Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

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Travel RN - Med/Surg

Travel RN - Med/Surg

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 4 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 29, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 1 year of Med/Surg experience and EPIC documentation proficiency.

Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 days and nights, must be able to take 6 patients
• High turnover unit with frequent discharges and admissions
• Patient population includes older teens and adults with diagnoses such as pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, and respiratory viruses
• Surgical patient population includes ortho (hips, knees, shoulders), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery, and urology
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, and administer set rate drips such as Bumex and Lasix
• Cardiac tech available 24/7; RNs not required to read own telemetry strips
• 24/7 nursing supervisor coverage with two charge nurses on day shift and one on night shift, none of whom typically take patients
• Nurse aides available at 1:8-1:10 ratio to assist with accuchecks and vital signs
• Respiratory therapy support available 24/7 for equipment including trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
• EPIC EMR used for documentation
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed
• Standby/call requirement for low census situations
• May float to IMCU for Med/Surg assignments
• No self-scheduling for travel RNs, though blocked scheduling may be accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE or Compact) required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must be able to take 1:6 patient ratio
• Bedside shift report experience required
• Experience with the specific shift (days vs nights) being applied for is preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, proactive patient rounding, and answering call lights
• Strong teamwork expected, including collaboration with CNAs
• Unit/department specific orientation consists of 1.5 shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must reside within a 45-mile radius of the facility
• Cancellation policy allows up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,146/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$27,898

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$111,592

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$900/wk

Regular Hours

$25.00 x 36 hours/wk = $900

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,146/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,931 - $2,146. The $2,146 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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