Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced Travel RN for a Medical Surgical/Behavioral Health unit in Roanoke, VA. The role requires prior travel nursing experience, an active VA or compact RN license, and EPIC charting proficiency.

Expect 36-hour weeks on nights in a 13-week assignment with potential float within the unit. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering integrated medical and behavioral health care, with a focus on complex cases, stabilization, and

Qualifications

• Active VA State or Compact RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Prior travel nursing experience.
• Minimum 1 year of charge nurse experience.
• EPIC charting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 12-bed inpatient unit caring for adults with complex medical conditions and behavioral health needs.
• Provide integrated medical and behavioral health care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Float within skillset; may serve as charge nurse and preceptor.
• Support recovery-oriented treatment and discharge planning.

Skills

Active VA State or Compact RN license

BLS certification

Travel nursing experience

Charge nurse experience

EPIC charting experience

Tools

EPIC

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Travel RN - Med/Surg

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Assignment Overview

Overview

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Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 19, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

2

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical/Behavioral Health unit position requiring prior travel experience and a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a 12-bed specialized inpatient unit caring for adult patients with complex medical conditions, co-occurring behavioral health needs, and substance use disorders
• Unit focuses on assessment, stabilization, and treatment through integrated medical and behavioral health interventions
• Multidisciplinary team approach including physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and addiction specialists
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Floating required within skillset
• May be required to work as charge nurse and to precept
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2-week period
• EPIC charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active VA State or Compact RN license required (single-state license from non-compact state may be accepted pending)
• Current BLS certification required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of charge nurse experience
• Proficient in Med/Surg care with experience using Rapid Response/Code teams
• Skilled in peripheral line care/management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experienced in respiratory care including nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, and oxygen administration/tanks
• EPIC charting experience required

Additional Information

• Provide integrated medical and behavioral health nursing care supporting patients experiencing substance withdrawal, behavioral challenges, and mental health concerns
• Support recovery-oriented treatment, medication management, behavioral support, and discharge planning
• Work in a Level I Trauma Center (adult and pediatric) that is also a certified stroke center and Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract, with 2 holidays required during winter holiday period (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve/New Year's)
• First-time travelers will not be accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted, subject to radius rule criteria
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year break before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who have worked 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, regardless of separation period, with case-by-case exceptions reviewed by facility leadership

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

Overview

$1,787/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$23,235

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$92,941

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,139/wk

Lodging

$94.76 x 7 days = $663

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,787/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,609 - $1,787. The $1,787 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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