What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring an AR or compact RN license and 1-2 years of recent acute care experience.
Details
- Inpatient Med/Surg unit in a 170-bed acute care facility
- Adult and geriatric patient population with general medical surgical diagnoses and treatments
- Patient ratios of 6-7:1
- Uses Meditech EHR
- Night shift schedule from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM
- Every other weekend required at minimum
- Floating required to all med/surg floors
- Occasional low census call requirements, no more than once per month, though this typically affects regular staff rather than travelers
Requirements
- Active RN license (AR state license or compact) required
- CPR certification required
- AHA certifications required
- 1-2 years of recent acute care experience required
- Current state licensure required at time of consideration
Additional Information
- Assess, plan, delegate, and coordinate nursing care for assigned patients throughout each shift
- Supervise and assign duties to LPNs, Nursing Assistants, and Unit Clerks based on patient acuity and staff proficiency
- Administer medications and treatments including IV meds, blood products, and patient-controlled analgesia
- Document patient assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes per policy
- Respond appropriately to emergency and life-threatening situations
- Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel position
- Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
- Cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan