Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Lafayette, IN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Bring your Med/Surg RN experience to a fast-paced travel nursing opportunity in Lafayette, Indiana. Join a supportive inpatient resource team, care for a diverse adult patient population, and enjoy a 12-hour night shift schedule in a welcoming Midwest community.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg)
- Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job
- Start Date: 10/5/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
- Weekend Rotation: Every third weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Setting: Inpatient Med/Surg resource team
- Location: Lafayette, IN
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- 3 years of Med/Surg nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience
- Telemetry experience required
- Epic experience strongly preferred; ability to test out of Epic education may be available if used within the past year
- BLS and NIHSS certifications required
- Ability to float between three Med/Surg units
- Comfort working in a fast-paced hospital environment with a flexible, independent approach
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality bedside care to adult Med/Surg patients
- Care for patients with general and orthopedic post-op needs, back surgeries, GI conditions, renal issues, oncology diagnoses, and other medical concerns
- Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Manage Heparin drips and blood administration as needed
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, efficient patient flow across Med/Surg units
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
- Adapt quickly to changing assignments, patient acuity, and unit needs
Why Consider This Travel RN Opportunity?
- Opportunity to build strong Med/Surg and telemetry experience
- Supportive team environment in a clinically engaged inpatient setting
- Travel nursing assignment in Lafayette, Indiana with local amenities and easy access to daily conveniences
Apply now to explore this Travel Med/Surg RN job in Lafayette, IN and join a team that values flexibility, quality patient care, and clinical expertise.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Lafayette, IN
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lafayette, IN here's what you should know:- Lafayette's cost of living is 11% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 18°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Lafayette and can be found with relative ease, especially near the university campus.
- Lafayette is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, but the city is walkable and bike-friendly.
- Lafayette has a diverse population due to the presence of Purdue University.
- The age range is varied, with a significant student population.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Lafayette offers a variety of restaurants, unique shops, and public art in the downtown area.
- There are opportunities for outdoor activities in the city's parks, including the Celery Bog wetlands and Wolf Park.
- The city also hosts cultural events, music festivals, and sports activities.
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