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: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 5
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of specialty experience and a KY or compact RN license.
Details
- Med/Surg Tele unit within a hospital setting
- Patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:7
- Uses Meditech EMR
- Night shift rotation of 3x12 and 4x12 hours (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM) on an 84 hours per two-week schedule
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required within scope of practice
- Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
Requirements
- Active KY or compact RN license required at time of consideration
- 2 years of current Med/Surg Tele experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Experience with IV therapy, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration preferred
- Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management preferred
- Two professional references required, including one Charge or higher and one supervisor reference completed within the last year
- Copy of certifications and driver's license matching permanent address required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients, including cardiac, renal, neurological, and post-surgical populations
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case
- Up to 7 days of RTO may be considered if submitted upfront; no changes accepted once submitted
- Must work either a major or minor holiday for each holiday period
- Travelers must live within 75 miles of the facility and local candidates are not accepted
- Traveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
- Previous travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after one year in the system before returning
- First-time travelers considered based on relevant Level IV trauma experience
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan