Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Med/Surg contract with trauma experience preferred and weekend flexibility required.

Job Details

• Work in a Med/Surg unit at a teaching hospital environment,

• Typical patient cases include gunshot wounds, blunt trauma, stab wounds, motor vehicle collisions, falls, orthopedic injuries, ostomies, hernia repairs, skin flaps, significant wounds, and surgical drains,

• Staffing ratios are typically 1:5-6,

• Night shifts, 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 7:30,

• Must be flexible to work 50% of weekends per contract based on unit need,

• Floating required within hospital or to an affiliate hospital, may float between Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU with provided resources,

• Cerner EMR is used; prior experience required or expected upon assignment,

• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned with training provided if needed,

Job Requirements

• Active IN or Compact state RN license in hand at time of application or confirmation of fingerprint package submission for licensure,

• BCLS certification from AHA or RQI, current at time of consideration,

• Minimum 18 months to 2 years Med/Surg nursing experience required,

• Level 1 trauma experience preferred,

• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program,

• Not accepting local candidates for Med/Surg positions,

• Previous perm or PRN employees must have been separated for a minimum of 12 months to be eligible,

Additional Information

• Staff may be assigned to precept or have students shadow during their contract,

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position,

• All travelers must float within hospital system as needed,

• Charge nurse duties may be required depending on operational needs,

• Up to 5 days of requested time off are automatically approved,

• Expected to work at least 2 out of 3 major holidays during the assignment,

• Call-ins for scheduled shifts must be made up during the pay period or at the end of the contract depending on FTE status,