Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift at a Michigan hospital, requiring an active Michigan RN license and travel or relevant unit experience.

The role runs 3x12-hour nights (19:00–07:30) with 1:6 patient ratios on the Observation Unit and occasional floating to other Med/Surg floors. Qualifications include BLS; ACLS, CPI, NIHSS preferred; 1 year RN experience; travel experience preferred unless recent unit exposure.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license required.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required.
• Prior travel nursing experience required unless recent Observation/Admission/Short Stay Unit experience.
• Community hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line blood draws, and PICC line management preferred.
• Skills in wound care/wound vac, tracheostomy care, and telemetry monitoring preferred.
• Proof of flu vaccination required, with exemption requests submitted within 48 hours of signing.
• Supervisor-level references required.

Responsibilities

• Work in Med/Surg units, including a 10-bed ER Observation/Overflow unit and other general Med/Surg floors.
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30.
• Patient ratios of 1:6 at night and 1:5 during days on the Observation Unit, flexing to 1:8 with LPN support on other Med/Surg units.
• Care for a mix of medical and surgical patients alongside RNs, LPNs, and Techs.
• Required to work every other weekend.
• Floating to other Med/Surg units required, typically about once per week.
• Epic charting system experience preferred.
• Focus on continuous reassessment of patient readiness for discharge in the rapidly admitting/discharging Observation Unit.
• Holiday coverage required with no holiday RTO approved until on assignment.
• RTO limited to no more than 10 days.
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments.
• Locals accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction, though some specialties may have local rate adjustments.
• Previous Bronson travelers may return after 6 months; previous permanent staff may return after 1 year.
• Non-billable training modules completed during orientation and annually, self-reported.
• First-time travelers not recommended unless they have recent relevant unit experience.

Skills

RN licenseMichigan

BLS certification

ACLS

CPI

NIHSS

travel nursing experience

Observation/Admission/Short Stay Unit

community hospital experience

IV therapy

phlebotomy

central line blood draws

PICC line management

wound care/wound vac

tracheostomy care

telemetry monitoring

flu vaccination policy

supervisorReferences

night shift flexibility

floating experience

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift hospital position requiring a Michigan RN license and prior travel or relevant unit experience.

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required, unless candidate has recent Observation, Admission, or Short Stay Unit experience
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line blood draws, and PICC line management preferred
• Skills in wound care/wound vac, tracheostomy care, and telemetry monitoring preferred
• Proof of flu vaccination required, with exemption requests submitted within 48 hours of signing
• Supervisor-level references required

Responsibilities

• Work in Med/Surg units, including a 10-bed ER Observation/Overflow unit and other general Med/Surg floors
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Patient ratios of 1:6 at night and 1:5 during days on the Observation Unit, flexing to 1:8 with LPN support on other Med/Surg units
• Care for a mix of medical and surgical patients alongside RNs, LPNs, and Techs
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating to other Med/Surg units required, typically about once per week
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Focus on continuous reassessment of patient readiness for discharge in the rapidly admitting/discharging Observation Unit
• Holiday coverage required with no holiday RTO approved until on assignment
• RTO limited to no more than 10 days
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments
• Locals accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction, though some specialties may have local rate adjustments
• Previous Bronson travelers may return after 6 months; previous permanent staff may return after 1 year
• Non-billable training modules completed during orientation and annually, self-reported
• First-time travelers not recommended unless they have recent relevant unit experience

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs