Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (Day 1

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

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg travel assignment in Kansas. Requires KS license, BLS/ACLS, 2+ years of RN experience, NIHSS, and proficiency with titrating drips. Will work 12-hour day shifts on a busy unit with floating and weekend requirements.

Epic EMR is used; travel nurses are expected to meet housing needs and adhere to hospital policies. In-state orientation week is required, with housing support provided by the agency.

Qualifications

• Active KS license or compact status required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience.
• NIHSS experience required.
• Proficiency in titrating drips (analgesics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives).
• Experience with RT equipment preferred (CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, vents).
• Driver's license copy and references required.

Responsibilities

• Care for Med/Surg patients in a Level III trauma hospital with 32 beds.
• Maintain 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio; float as needed.
• Document in EPIC EMR and coordinate care across teams.
• Handle 12-hour day shifts with weekend coverage.
• Provide direct patient care for diverse acute conditions.

Skills

RN experience

KS license

BLS/ACLS

NIHSS

Drip titration

RT equipment use

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring 2+ years of experience and KS or compact licensure.

Requirements

• Active KS or compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA), pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• NIHSS experience required
• Must be proficient in titrating drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
• Experience with RT equipment such as CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, and vents preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Med/Surg unit in a Level III trauma hospital with 32 beds
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4, with nurse aide support at 1:5
• Patient population includes CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, GI bleeding, and acute renal failure
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour day shift schedule
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Minimum of six weekend shifts required per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating required, with priority given to travelers; may float within Zone 4 in extreme need situations
• Call or standby requirements determined by nurse manager
• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit managing a variety of acute diagnoses
• Charge nurse role available and takes patient assignments
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Orientation includes 12 hours, with unit-specific orientation date and location assigned during orientation week
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are remote
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be considered
• Travelers are expected to float within their hired zone as part of a Float Radius Policy and are responsible for securing housing accordingly
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any facility within the associated health system within the past year, though PRN employment through outside firms will be considered
• First-time travelers may be considered

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 ReimbursementsNon-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts