Med Surg Telemetry RN
Bedford, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Adult/Geriatric Med/Surg Tele unit in a short-term acute care hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:5/6
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (5:00 PM-5:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license required in hand prior to start
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required (may screen candidates with 1.5 years)
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Experience with thoracentesis, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CVA, hypoxia, electrolyte imbalances, hypertension, small bowel obstruction, altered mental status, and renal failure preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, ABG interpretation), cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management, and telemetry monitoring
• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• Two supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive medical-surgical and telemetry nursing care to adult and geriatric patients
• Scrub requirement: red top with black pants
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted for this unit
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have completed 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a designated break to reset eligibility (90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents)