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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg-Tele position at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience and a GA or compact RN license.
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30-bed Med/Surg-Tele unit within a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
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Patient population includes heart failure, A-Fib, acute kidney injury, CKD, respiratory failure, COPD, asthma, NSTEMI, sepsis, and diabetes, along with post-op and post cardiac procedure patients
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RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6
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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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Floating required to all adult med-surg/telemetry units in the facility
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Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
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Utilizes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, cardiac telemetry monitoring, bladder scanners, and PCA pain management equipment
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Supported by 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage, along with a dedicated PICC team and resource/discharge nurses
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Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
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BLS certification required
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ACLS certification preferred
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Medical-Surgical national certification preferred but not required
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Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele RN experience required
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Must pass a Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) EKG competency exam as part of compliance
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Skilled in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin drips, and heparin drips
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Experience with IV insertion, central line management, wound care, and post-op monitoring required
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Experience with Foley insertion, care, and maintenance required
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Strong cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation skills required
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EPIC EMR experience required
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
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Provide clinical care including cardiac monitoring, wound care, groin management, and discharge planning with an emphasis on renal and fluid management education
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Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams including RT, hospitalists, intensivists, and resource nurses
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CNA support available for vitals, glucose checks, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and patient transport
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Unit secretary support available 7A-11P with house-wide call secretary coverage overnight
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Charge nurse may carry a patient assignment
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Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation with educational modules plus 2 days of departmental orientation
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Scrub color requirement: Navy for RNs
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Free parking available on campus, with paid deck parking also available
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Unit culture described as busy but team-oriented
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Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of major holidays, including Thanksgiving or the day after, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
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RTO requests subject to manager approval
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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No radius rule applies for local candidates in GA facilities, with the same rate offered to local travelers
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Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position
