Travel RN - Med/Surg

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Swing Bed position at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring active NE or Compact licensure and night shift availability.

Details

• Position is located in a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) on a Med/Tele Swing Bed unit with 10 beds
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with occasional pediatric patients; common diagnoses include swing bed patients requiring IV antibiotics, therapy, or wound care, as well as medical patients with conditions such as diabetes, pancreatitis, and pneumonia
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:3-4; CNAs/patient care techs are available with a 1:8 ratio
• A charge nurse is present on each shift and takes an assignment
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700); day shifts also available (0630–1900)
• Self-scheduling is offered with manager approval
• Weekend requirement: at least every 3rd weekend, sometimes every other
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis per unit needs
• Travelers may float to the ED as backup support during high-volume periods
• Epic EMR is used in this position
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS — all must be active; pending certifications are not accepted
• A valid driver's license is required for consideration and is used to verify the candidate's permanent address
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as determined by the address on their driver's license
• Candidates may not currently be employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health; those previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

Additional Information

• RNs are required to take a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation on Friday; a minimum score of 90% is required to pass — failure to pass results in contract termination
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 days
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them may result to contract termination
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• RTO of 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract must be requested upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
• The unit emphasizes a small-team, family-feel culture with strong teamwork across the unit and ancillary departments — a willingness to jump in wherever needed is highly valued