What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring 1 year each of Med/Surg and ER experience, charge experience, and TNCC certification.
Details
- Acute care setting at a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
- Primarily Med/Surg unit with required floating to the Emergency Room
- Unit includes 6 inpatient beds and 6 universal beds with an average daily census of 5
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1
- Staffing typically consists of 2 RNs and a tech per shift
- 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700
- Every 3rd weekend required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Epic EMR used; Epic experience within the past 12 months is required
- Equipment includes Pyxis medication dispensing systems and BD Alaris infusion pumps
Requirements
- Active NE or compact RN license in good standing
- Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS (AHA or ARC), and TNCC
- Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required
- Minimum 1 year of ER experience required; ER skills checklist must be completed for consideration
- Charge nurse experience required
- Epic EMR experience within the past 12 months required
- Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required
- BSN preferred but not required
- Familiarity with CAH ER/Med/Surg needs required
Additional Information
- Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
- Candidates who have previously worked for Bryan Health must have an end date at least 12 months prior to their submission date
- Orientation consists of 12 hours of training alongside another RN; length may vary based on traveler comfort level
- Epic-specific training is required as part of orientation
- Responsibilities include providing nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes in a fast-paced environment
- Charge nurse duties are expected as part of this role
- Solid-colored scrubs required
- 13-week contract
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan