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Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry | 12H Days | 07/27/2026 | City, ST

Hook

Join a growing facility with a brand-new Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit offering strong learning opportunities. Enjoy a 12-hour day shift schedule and a competitive pay package of $46.90/hr, paid weekly via direct deposit (W-2). Start on 07/27/2026 and make an impact caring for a diverse patient mix including sepsis, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and post-op overflow.



Quick Facts

  • Location: City, State (leading facility)

  • Start Date: 07/27/2026

  • End Date/Duration: Not specified

  • Shift (type/length): 12H Days

  • Hours/week: Not specified

  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse (per assignment details)

  • License/Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

  • Experience: 2 years required




Pay & Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $46.90/hr

  • Benefits include:

    • Competitive Pay Packages

    • Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit (W-2)

    • Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2)

    • Robust Referral Bonus Program

    • 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS

    • Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state - federal and local laws

    • Licensure - Certification - Travel and other reimbursements when applicable






What You’ll Do

  • Provide direct nursing care for Medical Surgical/Telemetry patients with common acute diagnoses.

  • Manage patients with conditions such as sepsis, cellulitis, DVT/PE, CHF, COPD, COVID, and pneumonia.

  • Support post-operative overflow, including Total Joints and GI/abdominal surgeries (as applicable).

  • Deliver safe, patient-centered care while maintaining appropriate RN ratios (1:5–6 days; nights 1:6).

  • Perform and document nursing care using Meditech Expanse EMR and facility medication systems (Pyxis).

  • Provide care for required specialty needs such as wound management, JP drains, wound vacs, and dialysis catheter care.

  • Complete required competencies, including an EKG competency exam prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN).




What You Need
Required

  • Active RN license (per assignment requirements)

  • BLS

  • ACLS

  • NIHSS

  • 2 years of experience in acute care (Med/Surg/telemetry related experience preferred as part of acute care background)

  • Ability to PASS an EKG competency exam prior to arrival

  • Experience/competency with skills including: wound care, JP drains, wound vacs, hemodialysis catheter care/fistulas, PCA, pain management


Preferred

  • Familiarity working on Med/Surg + telemetry units

  • Experience with EMR environments (Meditech Expanse is referenced for this facility)




About the Assignment

This assignment is on a brand-new Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with 18 beds at a growing facility. Patient needs may include sepsis, CHF, COPD, pneumonia/COVID, DVT/PE, cellulitis, and occasional post-op overflow (such as total joints and GI/abdominal procedures). Travelers will float first within Med/Surg areas in the hospital, with a structured orientation process (hospital orientation 2–4 days, plus 2 days on-unit orientation depending on experience).




VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied



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