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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Medical-Surgical position at a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital, requiring at least 2 years of experience and an active IN or Compact RN license in hand.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting with a high-acuity, fast-paced Medical-Surgical unit
• Post-operative patient population including Urology, GYN, GI, and Orthopedic cases, as well as some pre-op patients
• Patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Day shift schedule, 7:00–19:30 (3x12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
• Floating within scope is expected, including to Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU levels of care at both University and Methodist Hospitals — refusal to float may result in contract termination
• No on-call requirements
• Charting in Cerner (experience required)
• Level 1 Trauma facility

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand — pending licensure will not be accepted
• Current BLS certification (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Minimum of 2 years of Med-Surg RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Graduation from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE required
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs, with training and resources provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Indiana-licensed RNs are not eligible for Med-Surg positions at IU Health facilities
• This is a highly collaborative, team-oriented unit that expects travelers to be self-sufficient from day one