Med Surg RN
Cartersville, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring a GA or Compact license and 2 years of experience with Epic charting.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit in a hospital setting
• Day shift schedule of 3x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:00 PM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed, which may include CNA/Tech roles
• Schedule is firm with no schedule or block requests accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS required; ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, peripheral line care, starting and maintaining IVs, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central line and PICC line management preferred
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac
• Experience in Med/Surg, MS/Tele, Telemetry, and Respiratory care settings
• Skills in non-invasive airway management and oxygen administration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, and respiratory support as needed
• Participate in rapid response/code team activities as needed
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, which must be finalized at time of submission
• No RTO can be requested during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Full compliance required to start on time, as delays may result in a two-week push back due to biweekly orientation scheduling
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Previous perm, per diem, or internal staff must be away from all facilities within the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who cancel or are deemed unable to return to a facility must complete one successful assignment elsewhere before reapplying