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Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler

Caldwell, Idaho

Staffing partner

$1,795/wk

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RNMedical/Surgical

Posted Aug 9, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$1,795/wk
Shift
Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (varies)

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Assignment Overview Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is seeking a Travel RN Med Surg for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring an active ID or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience. Details Work in the Medical Surgical unit of a hospital environment Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (varies) 13-week assignment at 36 hours per week Requirements Active RN license (ID or Compact) currently in hand Current BLS certification Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months Additional Information Provide direct patient care within a Medical Surgical unit Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

  • Active RN license (ID or Compact) currently in hand
  • Current BLS certification
  • Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
  • No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Benefits

  • Top Compensation Packages
  • Housing Perks (free private housing or generous housing subsidy)
  • Tax Advantage Plan
  • Comprehensive Insurance (medical, dental, life)
  • Weekly Payroll
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Licensure Reimbursement
  • Travel Allowances

About the employer

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American Traveler
Staffing partner

American Traveler is a travel nursing staffing agency that places experienced registered nurses in temporary 13-week contract assignments at hospitals across multiple states. Assignments are located in diverse geographic settings, from Rapid City, SD, to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Atlanta,…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Diverse geographic assignment opportunities across multiple states
  • Multiple clinical specialties available including ED, PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry, and OR
  • Structured 13-week contracts with clearly defined shift patterns and hours

What reviewers flag

  • On-call requirements including evening, overnight, and weekend call for certain assignments
  • Floating required on a rotational basis at some assignments
  • May be placed on call if unit census drops, creating schedule uncertainty
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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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