What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical-Surgical position at an innovative 32-bed unit, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and a valid VA or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in a 32-bed Medical-Surgical unit focused on innovative nursing practice and early adoption of new technologies and equipment
- Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
- Every other weekend required
- Holiday rotation required — staff work one summer and one winter holiday per rotation
- Patient ratio of 1:6
- Floating to other units required at times to cover staffing needs
- Meditech EMR experience preferred
- Hercules beds are used on this unit
Requirements
- Active VA or compact RN license currently in hand (pending license not accepted)
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Core clinical skills required: IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, starting and maintaining IVs, nasal cannula and oxygen administration, oral suctioning, feeding tube care, heparin/insulin/PCA medication administration, isolation precautions/PPE, and wound care
- Preferred skills include: port access/management, central line blood draw, PICC line management, chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac), high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), tracheostomy care, colostomy/ileostomy management, IV insulin protocols, wound vac, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure care, and telemetry remote monitoring
- Fit testing is required; candidates must be able to shave for fit testing or provide a provider letter approved by Employee Health Services prior to start
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Additional Information
- On Day 1, the RN will complete a drug screen at Employee Health and will not be required to work a clinical shift — the first clinical shift begins on Day 2 (Tuesday)
- General RN Orientation is held every other Monday
- RTO must be disclosed prior to acceptance of the assignment; if one holiday falls within the assignment, expect to work it; if two holidays, expect to work one; if three, expect to work two
- Candidates who have worked permanently at this facility within the past 24 months are not eligible for consideration
- This facility has a zero-tolerance policy for THC; medical marijuana cards are not accepted, and a drug screen is conducted both during compliance and on Day 1 onsite
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan