Travel Med Surg RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/12/2026
• 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 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a night shift Med Surg RN with active MI licensure and at least 2 years of straight medical-surgical experience for a fast-paced trauma and stroke unit.

• 28 to 60-bed Medical Surgical unit with mixed acuity patient populations
• Patients include general, vascular, bariatric, and plastic surgery, trauma, stroke, and inpatient hospice cases
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements

• Active MI RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of straight Med Surg experience required (float or SDU/Tele experience not accepted)
• Level I or Level II Trauma center experience required
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Skills checklist completed within one year of application required for consideration
• LARA and Nursys license verification required

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Utilize Clinical Practice Model and Caring-Quality Model frameworks for patient-centered care
• Work within an active Unit Based Council promoting shared governance and teamwork
• Orientation and support provided for new team members
• Strict attendance policy in effect: 3 absences or late arrivals of more than 20 minutes may result in immediate termination
• Local candidates within a 35-mile radius are considered local travelers with adjusted pay rate
• Former full-time employees of the health system are not eligible for contract hire within six months of their employment end date
• Maximum of 5 days of requested time off (RTO) during the assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-755371. 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.