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: 01/13/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position requiring Cerner proficiency and the flexibility to fulfill charge nurse duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Medical Surgical unit adjacent to the Emergency Department
• Care for patients held overnight for continued workup as observation cases, similar to a clinical decision unit
• Common diagnoses include COVID, abdominal pain, respiratory distress, and other symptom-based conditions requiring further evaluation
• Night shift schedule is available, with options for 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Every other weekend is required
• Floating to other units within the hospital or affiliate hospitals is required
• Cerner EMR experience is required
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned pending operational needs, with training and resources provided
• Must be comfortable with Med/Surg patient care and supporting the unit adjacent to the ED
• All travelers are required to float as needed within the hospital and to affiliated facilities
• Five days or less of requested time off can be auto-approved
• Candidates must be able to work at least 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Dress code and scrub requirements will be provided during onboarding
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Not accepting local candidates for this contract
• Former permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month break before being considered as travelers

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand at time of application
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg experience required
• Current BCLS and NIHSS certifications accepted from AHA or RQI
• Proficiency in starting IVs and using nasal cannula required
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and prior charge experience preferred
• Degree must be from a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE

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-652810. 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 - Med/Surg

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