Travel Nurse (RN) / Medical Surgical - NIGHTS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic healthcare team in Indiana for a 13-week contract. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical skills, adaptability, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in an acute care setting that includes Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care, and Swing Bed units. This is a night shift position with rotating weekend responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide direct nursing care to a diverse patient population in a 20-bed Med-Surg unit with telemetry and swing bed functions

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vitals, administer medications, and perform IV starts

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care

Document care and maintain patient records in the Cerner EMR system

Safely manage a patient ratio of 1 : 6 for acute care and 1 : 10 for swing beds

Participate in patient education, discharge planning, and care transitions

Adhere to infection control protocols, hospital policies, and evidence-based nursing standards

Qualifications :

Licensure : Current RN license in the state of Indiana (Required)

Certifications :

Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required

Experience :

Minimum of 3 years of Medical-Surgical experience strongly preferred

Skills :

IV starts, nursing assessments, telemetry monitoring

Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities

EMR : Cerner experience preferred

Facility Details :

Total Licensed Beds : 40 (includes 10 swing beds)

Unit Beds : 20

Average Daily Census : 10 patients

Monthly Department Volume : Moderate

Important Submission Requirements :

Candidates must attach a valid RN license and certifications (BLS, ACLS) with submission

Submission must include a driver’s license and permanent home address – address must match ID

Travelers must live more than 50 miles from the facility – local candidates will not be considered

Assignment Type : Travel Contract

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : 13 Weeks

Shift : Nights – 1900 to 0730 with every 4th weekend rotation

Hours : 72 hours bi-weekly (No 96-hour option)

Scrub Color : Navy Blue