Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week day shift assignment at a Level II Trauma center requiring at least 2 years of Med/Surg experience and an active IL RN license.

• Active IL RN license required or must be in process with an ETA to obtain
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response experience required, including remote telemetry monitoring and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Gastrointestinal care experience required, including colostomy care and feeding tube management
• Genitourinary/renal care experience required, including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including port access, blood product administration, central line and PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Medication administration experience required, including heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Respiratory care experience required, including CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy management, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac required
• Cerner charting system experience required
• AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI certifications not accepted
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level II experience preferred

• Medical Surgical unit with an average daily census of 35
• Patient ratio of 1:6-7
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from
• Works every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Provide direct patient care in a 372-bed acute care Level II Trauma center
• Scrub colors must be blue, black, or gray
• Floating is required for all travelers within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 non-holiday days
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Housing availability in the area is limited

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job : P-761978

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