Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Fishers, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a community hospital in Fishers, IN, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active Cerner proficiency.

Details

• Work in the sole Med/Surg unit of a community hospital, serving patients from the OR, ED, and ICU/PCU downgrades
• Patient population includes post-surgical, ED, and step-down patients with an average of 8–12 admits per 24-hour period
• Target patient ratio is 5:1 with charge out of staffing; flexing to 6:1 is possible
• Charting is performed in Cerner (experience required)
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend (EOW) coverage required
• Floating may occur to accommodate Med/Surg patient holds in the ICU, PCU, or ED, though it is not common
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Indiana or Compact RN license currently in hand — pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or RQI accepted)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Cerner charting experience required
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 supervisor professional references required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they meet the 2-year experience requirement
• Local candidates (Indiana residents) are not accepted for this position
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have a 12-month gap before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health are required to take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: out-of-state residents need a 90-day break, and in-state residents need a 180-day break