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Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 2, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg & Peds RN for a night shift acute care position requiring 3 years of Med/Surg/Peds experience and 1 year of travel nursing experience. Details Acute care Med/Surg and Pediatrics unit, Level 4 trauma facility, 19 beds with ability to overflow onto the CCU side Nurse to patient ratio goal of 1:4, may be up to 1:6 Nurse aide support with goal ratios of 1:6 day shift and 1:8 night shift, varying by census and staffing Common diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, and post-surgical patients (knee, hip, shoulder, colon, general surgery); RSV common in Peds Administers and titrates Heparin drips Philips telemetry monitors used on the unit, no dedicated monitor techs; CCU nurses monitor telemetry, though training to interpret tele strongly preferred Charge Nurse oversees MSP and CCU; House Supervisor oversees entire hospital and nursing home Night shift, 12-hour shifts starting at 7, 6-week cyclic scheduling Weekend rotation required every third weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun or alternate Sat/Sun/Mon) Holiday coverage required (1 major and 1 minor holiday depending on contract season) Floating required to CCU or OB; optional cross-training to Behavioral Health and ER available Uses MEDITECH EMR Requirements Active RN license, IA state or compact license required Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required PALS certification preferred but not required for straight Med/Surg assignments Minimum 3 years of Med/Surg/Peds nursing experience required Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required Additional Information Provide direct patient care across Med/Surg and Pediatric populations Responsible for safeguarding and returning physical medication drawer keys each shift Scrub colors accepted include grey, black, pink, or white One 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation provided Candidates should be engaged with unit quality initiatives and team culture Must reside within a 50 mile radius of the facility Cancellation policy allows up to two 12-hour shifts per 13-week contract