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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an RN - Med/Surg Tele with GA or compact license and at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level 3 Trauma facility.
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24-bed Med-Surg/Telemetry unit within a Level 3 Trauma designated hospital
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Patient population includes acute and chronic disease, post-op surgeries, and comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, CHF, and electrolyte imbalances
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RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, LPN 1:4-6, with 2-3 CNAs per shift
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12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week
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Weekend rotation of 5-6 shifts out of 12 on a 6-week schedule
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No on-call requirements
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Float requirement to all adult med-surg/telemetry units in house, as well as SNU and ER for med-surg holds
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Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
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Unit equipped with VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, portable Dynamap vital signs monitors, bladder scanners, portable oxygen, and PCA pain management systems
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Active RN license (GA or compact)
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BLS and Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) certification required
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ACLS and Medical-Surgical national certification preferred but not required
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Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele nursing experience required
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Minimum 12 months of core work experience in specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
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Experience with trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin drips, and heparin drips
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IV insertion and care, central line management experience required
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Wound care, post-op monitoring, and cardiac telemetry interpretation skills required
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EPIC EMR experience required
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1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Provide comprehensive med-surg and telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring, wound care, and post-op patient management
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Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and support discharge planning and patient education
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Unit supported by CNAs, unit secretary, charge nurse, 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
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Central telemetry monitoring supported by dedicated telemetry techs
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Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules and 2 days of departmental orientation
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Holiday coverage required for one shift each of Thanksgiving (or day after), Christmas Eve or Day, and New Year's Eve or Day
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RTO requests subject to manager approval
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Navy scrubs required for RNs
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Free onsite parking provided
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Unit culture described as busy but team-oriented
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First-time travelers welcome to apply
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No radius rule for GA facilities, with local candidates receiving the same rate as travelers
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Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position
