American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in New Ulm, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown position with charge nurse capabilities and advanced cardiac monitoring experience in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Stepdown unit at a critical access hospital designated as a Level IV trauma center
• Patients include cardiac, respiratory, metabolic, post-surgical, and complex medical cases such as CHF, A-Fib with RVR, DKA, ETOH withdrawal, ARDS, pneumonia, sepsis, delirium, and a variety of surgical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 for all shifts
• Required to work every third weekend on 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
• Floating to Med/Surg and various departments as needed, including affiliated hospitals
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic (Excellian) is used for electronic charting and experience is required
• Specialized equipment includes NICOM and Nihon Kohden monitors
• Will be required to function as a charge nurse when needed
• Will assist in the management of patients undergoing special procedures such as central and ART line insertion and cardioversion
• Team includes support for various critical and complex cases involving rapid intervention
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Parking is free in any unrestricted space
• Ideally, requested time off should not exceed 5 days
• Returning employees must have a 3-month break from their last perm or per diem shift

Requirements

• Active MN RN license or eligibility for a pending license
• Minimum of 2 years experience in MS/Tele, Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• Charge nurse experience is required
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS are required; NRP is preferred
• Experience in cardiac monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Experience with IV therapy including arterial and central line management, blood product administration, starting IVs, and PICC line care
• Proficiency with Epic (Excellian) EMR required
• Candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers are not accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650212. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

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