American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bloomington, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Telemetry Unit position, requiring strong PCU/MedSurg skills and 18 months of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on a mix acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with occasional MedSurg coverage
• Patient population includes cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, endocrine, oncology, and flex acuity patients up to ICU level
• Patient ratios are 1:5
• Night shifts, typically 3 or 4 twelve-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within hospital or to affiliated hospitals as needed
• Cerner EMR system is used and prior Cerner experience is required
• Private rooms with overhead lifts and telemetry monitoring
• Must be comfortable caring for high acuity patients including post-cardiac and thoracic surgery
• Will assist with specialized procedures and device management as needed
• Scrub color is black bottoms with a red top
• Free parking is available
• Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Not accepting local candidates for this position
• Up to 5 days of requested time off will be auto-approved
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former perm or PRN employees must have at least 12 months gap before returning as a traveler

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license required; pending licenses accepted but must be in hand prior to start
• Minimum of 18 months recent PCU or MedSurg RN experience required
• Current AHA or RQI BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program required
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias, manage post-cardiac surgery patients, TAVI/TAVR, arterial lines, blood products, central/PICC line care, and titrate cardiac/vasoactive drips required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump, pre/post cardiac cath, sheath removal, LVAD/RVAD/Impella, or ventilator management preferred

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-648489. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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