Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
Assignment Overview
Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
Hours: 48 hrs/wk
Start Date: Mar 10, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring neuro experience, ACLS and BLS certifications, and IN or compact licensure.
Details
Work in a dynamic mixed acuity unit providing care to both medical-surgical and progressive (PCU) level patients
Patient populations include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary cases
MS patients are assigned a 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio; PCU patients 1:3-4
Administers drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Insulin; cares for post-heart cath and post-pacemaker patients
Care for unstable stroke patients and those on BiPap
Uses Cerner charting system
Shift options include day shifts of 4x12 hours (6:00–18:30) or 3x12 hours, with weekend and holiday coverage required
All travelers must float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
Requirements
Active IN state RN license, IN temp, or compact RN license required prior to start
Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA or RQI accepted)
18 months to 2 years of relevant experience required
Solid neuro experience is required
Experience with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Insulin drips, as well as post heart cath and post-pacemaker care
Cerner charting experience required
Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program required
Local candidates are not accepted for this position
Additional Information
Responsibilities include monitoring and administering specialized drips, providing care to advanced acuity patients, and supporting oncology and stroke care
Scrub requirement is red top with black bottoms
All travelers will be required to float as needed based on unit needs
Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
Up to 5 days of requested time off will be automatically approved
Free parking is available to staff
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Former permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month separation before applying as a traveler