Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift travel assignment in Lafayette, Indiana. The role requires Epic EMR proficiency and prior travel nursing experience, with patient care across a 27-30 bed Med/Surg unit and occasional float across three units.

The position includes a 3x12 night schedule (6:00 PM–6:30 AM), no on-call, and a 13-week assignment starting Oct 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) required.
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required.
• Prior Med/Surg and telemetry experience required.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Experience managing Heparin drips and blood administration preferred.
• Experience with general and ortho post‑op care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across multiple Med/Surg units within a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Work independently with the ability to ask questions when needed.
• Be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced unit and night shifts.

Skills

RN license IN/Compact

BLS

NIHSS

Epic EMR

Heparin management

Telemetry experience

Med/Surg

Tools

Epic EMR

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Travel RN - Med/Surg

Travel RN - Med/Surg

Lafayette, Indiana

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Assignment Overview

Overview

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Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position requiring prior travel nursing experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work on the 3rd floor Resource Team of a hospital-based Med/Surg unit
• 27-30 bed unit with patient ratios of 1:5 and 1:6
• Patient population includes ortho and general surgery, back surgery, GI, renal, oncology, and general medical cases
• Uses Alaris pumps, Kangaroo pumps, vein light, Pyxis medication system, and Vocera communication devices
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Every third weekend required (Saturday/Sunday)
• Float requirement between three Med/Surg units in Lafayette
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Prior Med/Surg and telemetry experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience managing Heparin drips and blood administration preferred
• Experience with general and ortho post‑op care preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple Med/Surg units within a fast‑paced hospital environment
• Independent work style preferred, with comfort asking questions when needed
• Must be flexible and adaptable to a fast‑paced unit
• Navy blue scrubs required; non‑facility sweatshirts, jackets, and facial piercings not permitted
• CBT modules must be completed prior to clinical orientation
• Epic proficiency may allow candidates to test out of additional Epic training if used within the past year

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$1,966/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$25,558

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$102,232

Weekly Wages

$720/wk

Regular Hours

$20.00 x 36 hours/wk = $720

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,966/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,800 - $1,966. The $1,966 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax‑free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer‑paid taxes and related costs.

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Job ID: P-746874

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Travel RN - Med/Surg

Lafayette, Indiana

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