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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Med/Surg travel assignment on a fast-paced 4C General Medical Unit with a high patient turnover and observation-heavy caseload.
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Acute care hospital setting on a 24-bed Med/Surg unit (4C General Medical Unit)
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Primarily observation patients including chest pain, abdominal pain, post-op (hysterectomies, knee scopes, tonsillectomies, appendectomies, hernias), and infusion patients requiring blood or antibiotics
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Inpatients are typically those expected to be discharged within 48 hours
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High patient turnover — up to 12 admissions and 10 discharges within a single 12-hour shift
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RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5, maintained 24/7
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EMR: Epic; Acudose system used for narcotic dispensing with medication scanning
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12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
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Every other weekend and every other holiday required
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May float to other Med/Surg areas on the same rotation as permanent staff
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13-week contract
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Active ND or Compact RN license required
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BLS certification (AHA) required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Experience caring for pre- and post-op observation patients required
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Proficiency in IV starts, dressing changes, Foley catheter placement, and general nursing skills
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Epic EMR experience strongly recommended given unit usage
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Must be highly organized to manage high patient admission and discharge volumes
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Two professional references required for consideration: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor in the same specialty within the last 3 years
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Certifications must be active at the time of consideration — no pending certifications accepted
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Responsibilities include caring for observation and short-stay patients, managing IV infusions, performing dressing changes, and coordinating high-volume admissions and discharges
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Orientation consists of 2–3 preceptored 12-hour shifts plus classroom training on the Epic charting system
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Will never work alone; team-based environment with permanent staff support
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Candidates with a permanent address within 80 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
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Candidates with any prior employment at a Sanford Health location must disclose that history for consideration
