What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 20, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of experience and Epic proficiency at a Level II Trauma Center.
Details
- Work in the Med/Surg Tele unit of a Level II Trauma and Level II Stroke Center
- Patient ratio of 1:5
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Float to units of similar or lower acuity as needed
- Epic charting system required
Requirements
- Active RN license (Missouri or Compact) required, pending license accepted if active and in hand prior to start
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- CPI and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
- BSN preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
- Experience with CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and spinal cord injury care preferred
- Experience with feeding tube care, wound care/wound vac, and IV insulin protocols preferred
- Experience with telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote) preferred
- Experience with ortho trauma, total joint replacement, and surgical drains preferred
Additional Information
- Provide med/surg and telemetry nursing care within a Level II Trauma Center setting
- Local candidates accepted at a reduced pay rate
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for standard travel pay rate
- Previous employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Free parking available
- Orientation includes up to 4 hours of required training modules completed through MyPath
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan