Travel Med Surg Neuro RN - $1,894 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg-Neuro RN for a 13-week acute care hospital assignment requiring at least 1 year of strong Med/Surg and Neuro experience along with NIHSS certification.

• Work in a Med/Surg, Neuro, and Trauma unit within an acute care, teaching hospital that is a Level 2 Trauma Center
• Approximately 60-70% of patients are neuro patients, with additional trauma patients transferred from the ICU after initial stabilization
• Rotating 3x12 hour shifts, days ) and nights )
• Patient ratios are 1:4 on days and 1:5 on nights
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• No floating within scope required, though candidates may float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital if needed
• Uses Epic (Excellian) charting system

• Active MN RN license or pending MN license accepted
• Current BLS and NIHSS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, with strong Med/Surg and Neuro experience
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management (Pleur Evac preferred), high flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration, with central line blood draw experience preferred
• Experience with neurological conditions including CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, substance withdrawal, and traumatic brain injury required
• Experience with feeding tube care, wound care/wound vac (preferred), and medication administration including Heparin, Insulin, and PCA (preferred)
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• 1 supervisor reference required for consideration

• Provide direct patient care to a Med/Surg, Neuro, and Trauma patient population, including post-neurosurgical and stabilized trauma patients
• Navy scrub color required
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Previous Allina staff or per diem employees must be separated from their last shift for at least 3 months before being eligible for this assignment
• Ideally no more than 5 days of requested time off during the assignment
• Fingerprinting via Live Scan is a Minnesota state requirement for licensure and must be completed as early as possible, as results may take 1 day to 3-4 weeks

American Traveler Job  #P-742042. 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
- Neuro

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.