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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Med/Tele experience and proficiency in high-acuity neuro and spine care.
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Work in a 36-bed Medical unit within a 874-licensed-bed Level I Trauma teaching hospital that includes a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
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High-acuity patient population with diagnoses including spinal surgery/spinal fusion, stroke, seizure, Myasthenia Gravis, brain tumors/lesions, and altered mental status (AMS)
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RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4–6 based on acuity; surge staffing may increase ratios to 1:7–8
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12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
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Weekend rotation every other weekend
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No on-call requirements
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Floating is required within the region and scope of practice, potentially to multiple facilities within the assigned region — candidates must be agreeable to this requirement
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; vitals: Masimo (bedside) and Philips (portable)
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Strong general Med/Tele skillset required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, PCA pumps)
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Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IVF
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Comfortable with post-op neuro and spine care and patient/family education
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Skilled in assessing and managing acute and chronic pain, including in patients with a history of substance abuse, using multiple modalities including opioid administration
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Epic EMR experience required
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
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Must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position
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Unit is supported by CNAs, a Receptionist/HUC, 24/7 charge nurse, phlebotomy (peripheral draws only), an IV/VAT Team, Resource Nurse (as available), and 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage
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Nurses are responsible for reading and responding to telemetry monitors — there is no dedicated monitoring tech on this unit
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Orientation includes a new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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Scheduling occurs on a 6-week cycle
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
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Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
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No more than 2 call-offs allowed during a 13-week contract
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Required scrub color: Navy
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Free parking is available
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Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, positive attitude, openness to real-time feedback, and a strong focus on quality care including CAUTI, HAPI, fall, and CLABSI prevention
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First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
