What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week night shift contract on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit specializing in ENT and Palliative care, with intermediate care background required.
Details
- Work setting is an acute care hospital unit (4N PCU/Med Surg) with 29 beds, designated as a Level 2 Trauma Center
- Patient population includes post-operative abdominal surgery, ENT surgery, complex wounds, and general medical cases
- Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4 on days and 1:6 on nights; nurse aides are available at 1:8 (days) and 1:14 (nights)
- Telemetry monitoring is supported by monitor techs who track rhythms and alert nursing staff — RNs are not required to read their own strips independently
- RNs are required to titrate drips including heparin, and occasionally insulin, diltiazem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin
- Respiratory equipment on the unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, Vapotherm, and occasional tracheostomy management; no ventilators
- Charge nurses take a reduced patient assignment; travelers are not expected to serve in the charge role
- EMR system is Cerner, with a planned transition to Epic
- Night shift hours are 1900–0730 with 12-hour shifts; 36-hour work weeks may also be available
- Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) rotation required
- No on-call or standby requirement
- Float rotation to other med/surg units may be required when the unit is overstaffed
Requirements
- Active WI RN license or valid Compact RN license (must be active by assignment start date)
- Current BLS certification (AHA); ACLS preferred
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Intermediate care or PCU background required
- Proficiency with IVs, drains, ostomies, wound vacs, NG tubes, and Foley catheters required
- Experience with electronic health records required; Cerner experience beneficial
- 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years
Additional Information
- Orientation consists of 12 hours of computer training followed by 12 hours of unit shadowing
- Block scheduling is not guaranteed but is prioritized whenever possible, especially for night shifts
- Scrubs of any color are acceptable
- Candidates who have previously worked for this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date, and hospital approval is required
- Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect the travel pay rate offered
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan