Travel Med/Surg RN – Night Shift, High Pay & Housing

American Traveler, LLC.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift on an adult/geriatric unit. Prior travel nursing experience and the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms are essential. You will work 3x12-hour nights (19:00-07:00) with 1:5 to 1:6 patient ratios and rotating holidays/weekends.

This role requires an active MD RN or Compact licensure, BLS (ACLS preferred), and MEDITECH charting proficiency. Local candidates are welcome; housing and licensure support available.

Qualifications

• Active MD RN license or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of charge experience.
• Must interpret cardiac rhythms independently.
• MEDITECH charting experience required.
• Strong assessment for high-acuity, multi-patient care.
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, oxygen therapy.
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, central/PICC/peripheral lines.
• Blood product administration; wound care and drains.
• Dialysis and renal care experience; seizure/substance withdrawal management.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult/geriatric med-surg patients with varied conditions.
• Manage complex patients with multiple comorbidities pre/post‑op.
• Night shift schedule 19:00–07:00; rotating holidays/weekends.
• Patient ratios of 1:5–6; block scheduling not available.
• Provide cardiac monitoring with rhythm interpretation.
• Manage feeding tubes, heparin protocols, PCA meds.
• Smoke-free facility; complete online training before start.
• Residency proof must match licensure; local candidates accepted.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

High-acuity patient care

Night shift nursing

Charge nurse experience

Travel nursing experience

IV therapy and lines care

Education

MD RN license or Compact RN

BLS certification

ACLS (preferred)

Tools

MEDITECH charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift on an adult/geriatric unit. Prior travel nursing experience and the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms are essential. You will work 3x12-hour nights (19:00-07:00) with 1:5 to 1:6 patient ratios and rotating holidays/weekends.

This role requires an active MD RN or Compact licensure, BLS (ACLS preferred), and MEDITECH charting proficiency. Local candidates are welcome; housing and licensure support available.