Travel Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Company: American Traveler
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN
Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Washington,
District of Columbia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty:
Med Surg / Telemetry - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/06/2026 -
Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days -
Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk - Start Date: Apr 6, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks -
Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced
RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at an academic medical center in
Washington, DC, requiring an active DC RN license and at least 2
years of Med/Surg Tele experience. Details - 16-bed Plastic Surgery
and Limb Salvage unit with all-private rooms in a hospital setting
- Patient population includes complex post-operative cases such as
reconstructive plastic surgery, diabetic limb salvage with
reconstructive flaps, and complex wound management - Patient ratio
of 1:6 - Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring available on the unit
- Cerner EMR used on this unit - Rotating day and night shifts
(3x12s); shifts can rotate between days and nights within the same
week or over several weeks — flexibility is essential - Day shift:
7:00–19:30 | Night shift: 19:00–7:30 - Every other weekend rotation
required - No on-call requirements - Floating required within units
of equivalent or lower acuity Requirements - Active DC RN license,
must be in hand at time of consideration - Current BLS
certification required - Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Tele or
Surg/Tele experience required - Experience with wound care, wound
vac, and surgical drains required - Cerner charting experience
required - Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm
Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and 100% on
lethal rhythms - Candidates with fewer than 4 years of experience
must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment - 2
professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years
required for consideration - Full 7-year work history with all gaps
explained required for consideration Additional Information - Works
collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team including Nurse
Practitioners, physicians, physical therapists, and clinical
pharmacists - Flu vaccine required - May come in contact with
COVID-19 patients - Candidates living within 60 miles of the
facility are subject to a local pay rate - Any time-off or
scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial
application American Traveler Job ID P-675073. Pay package is based
on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation)
with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler With over 25
years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation
for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth,
worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their
travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing
and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable
recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career
aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers
exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and
life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous
401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally,
with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are
assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our
team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel
career.
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