Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN with IN or compact licensure and recent inpatient experience for a night shift position requiring weekend flexibility and floating.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit with Neuro/Stroke patient population in a hospital setting
• Patient ratios are typically 1:5-6
• Night shift position with 12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Float may be required to other levels of care such as Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU at nearby affiliate hospitals
• EMR system used is Cerner, and experience with Cerner charting is required
• Travelers must be able to work 50% of weekends during the contract
• Charge nurse duties may be required based on operational needs, with training provided
• Travelers must be open to floating throughout the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
• Teaching facility environment, with possible responsibilities as a preceptor and having students shadow
• Must be willing to take charge nurse responsibilities or be open to training for charge role
• Call-ins require making up missed shifts during the pay period or adding them to the end of the contract depending on FTE status
• Up to 5 days of RTO (requested time off) may be auto-approved
• Holiday coverage requires working at least 2 out of 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Prior permanent or PRN employees must wait at least 12 months before reapplying as a traveler

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license in hand or fingerprint application submitted for consideration
• BLS (BCLS) certification required; AHA or RQI accepted and must be current
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing school required
• At least 18 months to 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Experience in Med/Surg, MS/Tele, and IV starts required
• Skill in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Not accepting local candidates for Med/Surg positions

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts