Travel Med Surg/ER Swing RN - $2,236 per week
American Traveler, Baudette, MN, United States
Job Description & Requirements
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Baudette, Minnesota.
Specialty:
Med Surg
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
05/18/2026
Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours, rotating
Employment Type:
Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: May 18, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg and ER Swing position requiring ED experience, critical thinking in a low-staffing environment, and the ability to manage patients from swing bed through critical/trauma levels.
Details
Acute care setting with 9 Med/Surg beds and 3 ER patient bays
Float position requiring RNs to rotate between Med/Surg and Emergency Department
Patient population includes swing bed rehab, pain control, pneumonia, hypertensive crisis, bowel obstruction, and some cardiac cases, as well as critical and trauma patients
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with CNA support
CNAs assist with hourly rounding, blood sugars, vital signs, and patient care
Minimal staffing model: typically 2 licensed nurses and one CNA on the floor
RNs are required to titrate drips including insulin, amiodarone, cardizem, and levophed
RNs must read and document their own telemetry strips; Mindray monitors used
RNs are expected to perform complete EKGs
Respiratory equipment on unit includes BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and a Hamilton T1 ventilator; patients requiring escalated respiratory support are typically transported to a higher level of care
12-hour shifts rotating days and nights (6:45am–7:15pm and 6:45pm–7:15am)
Every 3rd weekend required (Friday night through Sunday night rotation)
Every 3rd holiday required; holiday schedule follows the permanent staff rotation
MEDITECH EMR used
Schedules are posted 4–6 weeks out by the manager
On-call is voluntary for high census and may be assigned during low census periods
Requirements
Active MN RN license (Standard or Compact) required; pending licenses not accepted
Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC; pending certifications not accepted
Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
Emergency Department experience required in order to float between Med/Surg and the ER
Proficiency in admitting, discharging, and transferring patients
Experience titrating IV drips and working with PICC lines and ports
Ability to respond to and participate in codes (cardiorespiratory, stroke, sepsis) and trauma activations
Ability to work independently with minimal staffing and communicate directly with hospitalists
Driver's license required for consideration
2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
Additional Information
Facility follows EMTALA regulations and utilizes flight transport for patient transfers
Nursing is the only 24-hour department; ancillary departments are on-call on weekends and nights
Orientation is typically one week but may be adjusted based on demonstrated skill level; ability to adapt quickly is essential
No specific scrub color requirement
Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as shown on driver's license) to qualify for travel rates
Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-699883. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg
Benefits
Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one
Generous 401(k) match
Substantial housing stipends
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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Baudette, Minnesota.
Specialty:
Med Surg
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
05/18/2026
Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours, rotating
Employment Type:
Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: May 18, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg and ER Swing position requiring ED experience, critical thinking in a low-staffing environment, and the ability to manage patients from swing bed through critical/trauma levels.
Details
Acute care setting with 9 Med/Surg beds and 3 ER patient bays
Float position requiring RNs to rotate between Med/Surg and Emergency Department
Patient population includes swing bed rehab, pain control, pneumonia, hypertensive crisis, bowel obstruction, and some cardiac cases, as well as critical and trauma patients
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with CNA support
CNAs assist with hourly rounding, blood sugars, vital signs, and patient care
Minimal staffing model: typically 2 licensed nurses and one CNA on the floor
RNs are required to titrate drips including insulin, amiodarone, cardizem, and levophed
RNs must read and document their own telemetry strips; Mindray monitors used
RNs are expected to perform complete EKGs
Respiratory equipment on unit includes BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and a Hamilton T1 ventilator; patients requiring escalated respiratory support are typically transported to a higher level of care
12-hour shifts rotating days and nights (6:45am–7:15pm and 6:45pm–7:15am)
Every 3rd weekend required (Friday night through Sunday night rotation)
Every 3rd holiday required; holiday schedule follows the permanent staff rotation
MEDITECH EMR used
Schedules are posted 4–6 weeks out by the manager
On-call is voluntary for high census and may be assigned during low census periods
Requirements
Active MN RN license (Standard or Compact) required; pending licenses not accepted
Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC; pending certifications not accepted
Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
Emergency Department experience required in order to float between Med/Surg and the ER
Proficiency in admitting, discharging, and transferring patients
Experience titrating IV drips and working with PICC lines and ports
Ability to respond to and participate in codes (cardiorespiratory, stroke, sepsis) and trauma activations
Ability to work independently with minimal staffing and communicate directly with hospitalists
Driver's license required for consideration
2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
Additional Information
Facility follows EMTALA regulations and utilizes flight transport for patient transfers
Nursing is the only 24-hour department; ancillary departments are on-call on weekends and nights
Orientation is typically one week but may be adjusted based on demonstrated skill level; ability to adapt quickly is essential
No specific scrub color requirement
Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as shown on driver's license) to qualify for travel rates
Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P-699883. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg
Benefits
Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one
Generous 401(k) match
Substantial housing stipends
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