Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,918 per week in Lafayette, IN

Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg unit serving ortho and general surgery, back surgery, GI, renal, oncology, and general medical patients in a 27-30 bed unit with patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6. Gain diverse clinical exposure across multiple Med/Surg units serving a wide range of patient populations including surgical, oncology, and general medical cases.

Job ID: 878193

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,918.16

Job Title

Travel RN - Medical/Surgical (3x12s - Nights)
Location

Lafayette, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Nights (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM) | 3×12-hour shifts | Every third weekend (Saturday/Sunday) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg unit serving ortho and general surgery, back surgery, GI, renal, oncology, and general medical patients in a 27-30 bed unit with patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6
• Float between three Med/Surg units within the Lafayette area as part of a Resource Team model
• Administer and monitor medications using Pyxis, Alaris pumps, and Kangaroo pumps; utilize vein light and Vocera communication devices
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR
• Complete required computer-based training (CBTs) prior to first day of clinical orientation; opportunity to test out of Epic education if used within the past year
• Work every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM); no on-call requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Indiana (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of Med/Surg nursing experience
• Previous travel nurse experience with Med/Surg background
• Telemetry experience required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with general and orthopedic post-operative care
• Experience managing Heparin drips and blood administration
• Familiarity with Alaris and Kangaroo pump equipment

Why Join Us

• Join a fast-paced, collaborative Med/Surg Resource Team with expected weekly hours of 36 and a structured rotating weekend schedule
• Gain diverse clinical exposure across multiple Med/Surg units serving a wide range of patient populations including surgical, oncology, and general medical cases