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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 Med/Surg Tele position at a large academic teaching hospital in Indiana, requiring a minimum of 18 months of experience and flexibility with weekend and floating requirements.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Med/Surg Telemetry unit serving a cardiovascular surgical, peripheral vascular surgical, arrhythmia, endocarditis, CHF, and overflow patient population
• Staffing ratio of 1:5–6
• Travelers are required to work 50% of weekends during their contract based on unit needs
• Travelers may be floated to different levels of care including Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital — resources are provided when floating to higher levels of care
• Refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Cerner EMR — experience required
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
• BLS certification required — AHA or RQI accepted, must be current
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of RN experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• IV start skills required
• Nursing degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation
• Cerner charting experience required

Additional Information

• This is an academic teaching facility — travelers must be willing to precept or have students shadow them during their assignment
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs, with training and resources provided
• Up to 5 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Former permanent or PRN employees of this health system must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply