
Med/Surg RN in Lafayette, Indiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lafayette, IN
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,722/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $47.83
- Weekly
- $1,722
- Yearly (full-time)
- $89,544
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $47.83/hour — 19% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Indiana ($40.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Indiana right now
- 726 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Indiana from 5 agencies, 27 of them in Lafayette.
- Pay in these listings: $36.38 – $95.30/hour, median $55.00/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Indiana: $40.14/hour ($83,491/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($62.44/hour across 45 jobs).
Job description
Join us for a 13-week travel assignment on the 3rd floor of Franciscan Health Lafayette, where you'll embrace the challenge of night shifts from 6:00 pm to 6:30 am. This role is perfect for experienced Med/Surg RNs who thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing a diverse caseload including orthopedics, general surgeries, GI issues, renal, and oncology. You'll be float-ready to work across three Med/Surg units, utilizing your Epic experience, along with skills in managing Heparin drips and blood administration. With a focus on independence paired with collaboration, you'll handle patient ratios of approximately 1:5 to 1:6, ensuring quality care under the resourceful guidance of our dedicated team. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with state-of-the-art equipment in a supportive setting.
Weather:
Typically, this time of year in Lafayette features mild to warm temperatures with plenty of sunshine and occasional scattered showers, creating pleasant and comfortable conditions for outdoor activities and daily life.
Fun Things To Do:
- Historic Downtown Lafayette: Explore charming shops, local art galleries, and cozy cafes.
- Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum: Visit this historic site to learn about the landmark Battle of Tippecanoe.
- Prophetstown State Park: Enjoy hiking, fishing, and picnicking in this beautiful natural reserve.
- Rhapsodies Jazz Club - Day Trip: Experience vibrant live jazz performances in a lively setting, just a short drive away.
- Indiana Dunes National Park - Day Trip: Spend a day exploring sandy beaches, dunes, and scenic trails along Lake Michigan.
Job Specifics:
Location: Lafayette, IN
Shift: Nights, 12 hours (1800-0630)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36
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