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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical-Surgical position specializing in post-operative colorectal surgery care, with a minimum of 18 months of experience and Cerner EMR proficiency required.

Details

• Work setting is a Medical-Surgical unit (3 North) within a large academic hospital environment
• Unit specializes in post-operative care of colorectal surgery patients
• Patient ratio is 1:5–6
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00–19:30
• Every other weekend is required, with the possibility of consecutive weekends based on operational needs
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs, with training and resources provided
• Cerner EMR charting is required
• Travelers may be expected to float to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) at both the primary and an affiliate hospital

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required; both AHA and RQI formats are accepted
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program required
• Must be fit-tested for an N95 mask or trained on PAPR device use for negative-airflow room patients
• COVID vaccination is required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with appropriate documentation

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• Former permanent or PRN employees of this health system must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• If a contracted shift is missed, it will be made up within the same pay period or added to the end of the contract, depending on FTE status