Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,047 per week

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Billings, Montana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Telemetry Nursing Resource – RN

Interview Process: Clinical interview with final manager approval

Position Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience preferred
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Patient Population: Adult only; no pediatrics
• EMR: Cerner

Unit Overview & Floating

This is a Telemetry Nursing Resource position. Nurses may be assigned to various units based on facility needs, including:

• Inpatient Medical
• Inpatient Surgical
• Cancer Care
• Ortho/Neuro
• Observation
• ED holds
• Psych (if comfortable)

Floating may occur anywhere in the hospital within the nurse’s scope of practice.

Patient Types & Common Diagnoses

Medical: COPD, CHF, respiratory, kidney, liver and GI conditions, CIWA, wounds, cellulitis, infections, and GI bleeds.

Surgical: Bariatrics, urology, abdominal procedures, some orthopedics, ENT, and hernia repairs.

Oncology: Multiple myeloma, GYN oncology, and radiation oncology. Chemotherapy administration is not required.

Orthopedics: Hip, knee, and shoulder replacements; fractures; ankle repairs; spinal surgeries; and trauma. Specialized patients, such as those requiring external fixation, are not required unless the nurse is comfortable caring for them.

Neuro: Strokes, spinal surgeries, TIA/stroke rule-outs, seizure monitoring, head injuries, altered mental status, MS, encephalitis, and craniotomies (not fresh postoperative cases).

Observation: Stable post-cath patients, chest pain, syncope, weakness, dehydration, TIA, cellulitis and minor infections, minor surgeries, uncomplicated post-cath patients, AKI, UTI, CHF/COPD exacerbations, kidney stones, and low-risk DVT.

Patient Ratios

• Days: 1:4–5
• Nights: 1:5–6
• Nurses may provide primary care for 1–2 additional patients if CNA staffing is limited.

Department Support

• Charge RN: Typically does not take patients; may take a reduced assignment on nights
• CNA: Typically 8–10 patients on days and 10–15 on nights
• Admit/Discharge RN: Available weekdays
• VA/PICC team
• Receptionist/HUC: Available during the day
• Phlebotomy: 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy: 24/7
• Hospitalist: 24/7
• Intensivist: 24/7
• PT/OT/SLP: Available during the day
• Telemetry monitoring/technician support

Equipment & Technology

• EMR: Cerner
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Philips
• Unit-specific equipment available

Scheduling & Shifts

• Shift Options: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling. Core staff select shifts first, followed by travelers.
• Mid-Schedule Starts: Shifts may be assigned until the next schedule opens.
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 8-week schedule
• Holidays: One winter holiday and one summer holiday
• On-Call: None
• Block Scheduling: May be considered upon request but is not guaranteed
• Requested Time Off: Must be approved by the manager

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 2–3 unit orientation shifts

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any solid, professional color; no graphics, logos, or designs
• Parking: Free

TotalMed RN Job ID #1523817. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Telemetry - TELE RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1