Travel Med Surg​/Renal RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Louisiana.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of specialty experience and a compact or LA RN license.

• Medical Surgical unit with cardiac telemetry focus and med-surg overflow coverage
• Patient population includes chest pain, CAD, PVD, arrhythmias, DM, COPD, PNA, HTN, MI, renal failure, PE, CHF, and GI bleed cases with potential overflow for sepsis, CVA, and COVID+ patients
• 1:6 patient ratio
• Handles pre/post cath lab, PPM/AICD, ablations, post-op CABG, post-op thoracotomy, vascular surgeries, AAA repair, and bedside sheath pulling
• Titrates cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, and heparin
• Uses telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, PCAs, epidurals, and wound vacs
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 18:45-7:15
• No call requirements
• May float to all other inpatient units
• Cannot guarantee specific scheduling requests such as block scheduling

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) in hand
• BLS required; ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg specialty experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care (Emerson/Pleur Evac), high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration preferred
• Experience with feeding tube care, heparin protocols, and IV insulin protocols preferred
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response/code teams preferred
• Experience with wound care/wound vac management and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, and sheath removal preferred
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required

• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during declared emergency events, with an expectation to remain onsite or serve as part of a relief team
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually:
  Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• Orientation held five days per week
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RNs) required to obtain clearance to start contract, though not required for initial consideration
• Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• All RTO must be listed on the candidate profile and discussed during the interview to avoid offer rescission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-761340. 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:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

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.