Travel RN - Med/Surg

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at an academic health system in Indiana, with a focus on surgical specialties and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience required.

Details

• 31-bed Med/Surg unit with a concentration in general surgery, urology, gynecology, and bariatric surgery
• Patient population includes general surgery, urology, gynecology, and bariatric surgery cases
• Required experience with bariatric surgery, thyroidectomy, bowel obstruction, and continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
• Floating required within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby
• Charting performed in Cerner (experience required)
• Local candidates are not accepted for this Med/Surg position

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience with voiding trials and/or urogyn surgeries is a key consideration
• Experience with bariatric surgery, thyroidectomy, bowel obstruction, and CBI required
• Cerner EMR charting experience required
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must be available to cover 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be approved for this assignment
• Former permanent or PRN employees of this health system must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Indiana-licensed RNs are not permitted to work at this facility's Med/Surg unit per a facility policy in effect since 11/30/2024 — a Compact license held by a non-Indiana resident is acceptable