Travel Neuro Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $2,131 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Spine Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit requiring IN or compact licensure and prior neuro assessment experience.

Details

• Med/Surg unit with Neuro Spine surgical and telemetry patients, including Level 1 and Level 2 trauma cases, stroke, DKA, and renal failure diagnoses
• 24-bed unit within a 396-bed hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6
• Night shift 7P-7A with every other weekend required
• Block scheduling accepted as long as it accommodates every other weekend
• Floating required to other med-surg or telemetry units
• No mandatory call, voluntary only
• Uses Cerner EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (IN or compact)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS may be obtained during first week of orientation
• 1-2 years of recent experience in neuro/med-surg telemetry required
• Expertise in neuro assessments, critical thinking, drain management, post-surgical care, chest tube management, and groin site management post-IR
• Certifications must not expire within first 30 days of start
• Driver's license and permanent home address matching ID required for consideration
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide higher-acuity med-surg care for post-op neuro/spinal surgery and trauma patients
• Navy scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 1 week, must be pre-approved
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Previous perm staff at this health system within the last 2 years not eligible for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-760187. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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