Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Lafayette, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel contract in Lafayette, Indiana (zip code 47905). This 13-week healthcare job offers the chance to join a supportive medical team in a top-rated Medical & General Surgery Unit. Lafayette is a thriving Midwest city known for its welcoming healthcare community, excellent amenities, and proximity to Purdue University. Apply now to make a difference in Indiana nursing jobs while enjoying a blend of small-town charm and big-city conveniences.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Lafayette, Indiana (zip 47905)
• Healthcare Setting: Medical & General Surgery Unit (AC6)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 2/10/2026 – End: 5/12/2026)
• Nursing Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (06:00 – 18:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• First Time Travel Nurses: Accepted

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (required prior to start date)
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg Tele RN experience
• ACLS and BCLS certifications required
• Proficiency in telemetry nursing and IV start/maintenance
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Ability to float within hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE)
• Two supervisor references required
• Out-of-state candidates only (locals not accepted for this unit)

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with medical and surgical diagnoses (COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, chest pain, small bowel obstruction, post-surgical cases, etc.)
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and respond to rapid changes in patient condition
• Start and maintain IVs, administer medications, and perform routine patient assessments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Social Services
• Document patient care using Cerner electronic charting system
• Float to other nursing units or affiliate hospitals as required
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled

Join our healthcare team in Lafayette, Indiana—apply now for this rewarding travel nursing job!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.