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 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit requiring BLS and PALS certification with peds experience preferred.
Details
- Acute care Med/Surg/Peds unit within a Critical Access Hospital
- 17-bed unit with 14 inpatient and 3 observation beds
- Patient population includes adults and pediatrics with common diagnoses of UTI, altered mental status, pneumonia, and COPD
- Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 on days and 1:5 on nights
- Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
- Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 2:15 ratio on days and 1 on nights
- Uses MEDITECH EMR
- 12-hour day shifts on a 7-7 schedule with self-scheduling
- Weekend shifts required as needed
- Floating to ED/ICU required for 1:1 patient assignments as needed
- RNs are not required to titrate drips
- No RT ventilator equipment on the unit; occasional BiPAP managed primarily by respiratory therapy
- Tele monitoring is read by ICU staff; unit nurses apply tele leads to patients
Requirements
- Active ND or Compact RN license required
- BLS and PALS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Peds experience preferred but not required
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care on a combined Med/Surg and Pediatrics unit
- Apply tele monitoring leads to patients as part of daily care
- Navy blue scrub color required
- Unit-specific orientation consists of one 12-hour shift, which may be split into one day and one night shift if needed
- Strong communication, motivation, and teamwork skills are important for success on this unit
- No holiday work requirement
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
- Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
- First-time travelers welcome to apply
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan