Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Norfolk, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 11 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level III Trauma facility, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit in a Level III Trauma hospital
• 38-bed Med/Surg unit with a diverse patient population including adults and possibly older teens
• Common diagnoses include pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, and respiratory illness
• Surgical patients include orthopedic (hips, knees, shoulders), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery (laminectomies, spinal fusions), and urology
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 on both days and nights; must be able to manage a 1:6 ratio
• High patient turnover on days — discharges are typically followed by new admissions
• Nurses are required to titrate drips; common titratable drips include Heparin, with set-rate drips including Bumex and Lasix
• Cardiac monitoring technicians available 24/7; RNs are not required to read their own telemetry strips
• Nursing supervisors available 24/7; charge nurses on both day and night shifts do not take patient assignments
• Nurse aides available at a 1:8–1:10 ratio, capable of performing accuchecks and vital signs
• Respiratory therapy support available 24/7; RT equipment includes trachs, CPAP for OSA, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen (used infrequently)
• Charting system: Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour shifts with a mix of days and nights (6:00 AM–6:30 PM / 6:00 PM–6:30 AM)
• Weekend and holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis
• May float to the IMCU
• No self-scheduling for travel RNs; blocked scheduling may be accommodated on occasion
• 11-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• Current CPI certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with bedside shift report required
• Must be able to manage a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Experience on the shift being applied for (days or nights) is required

Additional Information

• Strong teamwork is expected, including answering call lights and collaborating effectively with CNAs
• Bedside shift report and proactive patient rounding are standard expectations on this unit
• Orientation consists of 1.5 shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 45 miles from the facility to qualify for this position
• Low census/call cancellations may occur