Med Surg RN
Norfolk, NE
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 1 year of Med/Surg experience and EPIC proficiency.

Details

• Acute care Level 3 trauma Med/Surg unit with 38 beds
• Patient population includes older teens and adults with diagnoses such as pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, and respiratory virus
• Surgical patients include ortho (hips, knees, shoulders), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery, and urology
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 days and nights, must be able to take 6 patients
• High turnover unit with frequent discharges and admissions
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Bumex, and Lasix
• Cardiac tech available 24/7, RNs not required to read own telemetry strips
• Nursing supervisor available 24/7, with charge nurses on day and night shifts who do not typically take patients
• Nurse aides on unit at 1:8-1:10 ratio, performing accuchecks and vital signs
• Respiratory therapy support 24/7 for trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment
• 3x12 hour night shifts
• Weekend and holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis
• Low census call/standby requirement
• May float to IMCU for Med/Surg assignments
• No self-scheduling for travel RNs, though blocked scheduling can sometimes be accommodated
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE state license or compact) required
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• CPI certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required
• EPIC documentation experience required
• Must have experience with the specific shift being applied for (days vs nights)
• Must be able to manage a 1:6 patient ratio

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, proactive patient rounding, and teamwork including assisting with call lights and supporting CNAs
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1.5 shifts
• Must reside within a 45-mile radius of the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Cancellation policy allows for 3 shifts per 13-week assignment