Med/Surg Float RN
Little Rock, AR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position on nights, requiring prior travel nursing experience and an active AR or compact license.

Details

• Float pool role covering Med/Onc, two surgical units, and two medical units within an acute care hospital
• 128-bed unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Surgical patient population includes colorectal, hepatobiliary, bariatric, general, and ortho cases
• Medical patient population includes diabetes, heart disease, COPD, kidney, and GI conditions
• No drip titration required
• Remote tele monitoring in place with only occasional strip reading by RNs
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available on the unit with varying ratios
• Charge nurse present on every shift and also carries a patient assignment
• Uses Cerner EMR, transitioning to Epic in November 2026
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with every other weekend required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to any Med/Surg pod within the float zone

Requirements

• Active AR state or compact (NLC) RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current, relevant medical/surgical nursing experience required
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care as part of a float pool team, rotating between Med/Onc and surgical and medical units based on facility need
• 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy scrubs required; scrubs are not provided by the facility
• No holiday coverage requirement for this position
• Candidates who were directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year are not eligible; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• First-time travelers will not be considered due to the previous travel experience requirement