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: Nov 15, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring MS/Tele experience and a TN or compact RN license.
Details
- MS/Tele unit treating Ortho/Spine/Med/Surg patients
- 1:7 patient ratios
- Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:30-07:00) on a 36/36 schedule
- Required to work every other weekend
- No call requirements
- Required to float
- Epic charting system experience preferred
Requirements
- Active TN or compact RN license required
- AHA BLS certification required (ACLS and NIHSS preferred)
- 1 year of RN experience required
- MS/Tele and Med/Surg experience required
- Experience with IV therapy, central/PICC line management, and blood product administration
- Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and telemetry
- Wound care and isolation precaution/PPE knowledge preferred
- Relias EKG testing required within 72 hours of signing
- Drug test required 12-14 days prior to start
- Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines
Additional Information
- Provide nursing care across Ortho trauma, total joint replacement, renal, neurological, and plastics patient populations
- Participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside patient care duties
- General orientation begins on Sundays with online CBL modules
- Hospital may cancel one shift biweekly without penalty due to census needs
- Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan