Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler, LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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

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 Tele unit in Houston. Requires 2+ years Med/Surg/Tele and strong IV skills, with EPIC EMR experience and TX or Compact license.

The role features a high-acuity 28-bed unit, 12-hour day shifts, and no self-scheduling; travel experience preferred. Expect robust compensation, housing support, and per diem options based on shift demand.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (TX or Compact)
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years Med/Surg/Tele experience
• Strong IV start skills
• Experience titrating cardiac drips for floating assignments
• EPIC experience
• 3+ years travel experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Care for patients on a Med/Surg/Tele unit in a Level 1 Trauma hospital
• Manage high-acuity patients with a 28-bed unit and complex cases
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 (1:6 as needed)
• Work 12-hour day shifts; clock in at 6:38, out at 7:15
• No self-scheduling; schedule set by manager
• Floating to other Med/Surg acuity areas as needed
• EPIC EMR documented care and IV drips titration
• Read telemetry strips independently; help with telemetry monitoring
• Assist with frequent pain management and respiratory equipment
• Strong teamwork and orientation provided

Skills

IV starts

Telemetry interpretation

EPIC EMR

Cardiac drips

Travel nursing

Education

RN degree

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit requiring 2+ years of Med/Surg Tele experience and strong IV skills.

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg/Tele experience required
• Strong IV start skills required
• Experience titrating cardiac drips required for floating assignments
• Must be able to hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up time
• EPIC experience required
• Candidates with 3+ years of experience and prior travel experience in a busy hospital setting are most successful in this role

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in a Med/Surg/Tele unit at a busy Level 1 Trauma hospital
• 28-bed unit with high-acuity patient population including pulmonary (cystic fibrosis), pneumonia, liver overflow, sickle cell, and geriatric patients requiring frequent pain management
• Nurse to patient ratio goal of 1:5, flexing up to 1:6 depending on staffing
• 12-hour day shifts, clocking in at 6:38 and out at 7:15
• Every other weekend required
• No call or standby requirements
• Travelers float first, to other Med/Surg acuity areas
• Charge nurse available every shift with a reduced patient assignment
• Nurse aide support, goal of 3 per shift though typically 2
• EPIC EMR used
• RNs titrate drips including heparin, amiodarone, and blood transfusions
• RNs must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently (monitor techs are on a different unit)
• Respiratory equipment includes nasal cannula, home CPAP/BiPAP regimens, and occasional tracheostomy patients
• No self-scheduling available; schedule set by manager
• Provide direct patient care on a high-demand, high-acuity Med/Surg/Tele unit
• Strong teamwork culture on the unit
• 2 days of unit/department-specific orientation provided
• Teal scrub color required
• Will take a Relias EKG exam prior to orientation start
• Must be flexible to fill in where needed as part of core staff holiday rotation
• Unable to use PTO from 12/10 through the first week of January per facility policy
• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling due to no self-scheduling option
• First-time travelers are not typically successful in this role; prior travel experience strongly preferred

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 Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts