Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring an active IL RN license and at least 1 year of hospital experience.

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS preferred for Charge RN role
• 1+ year of hospital experience preferred
• Must be able to attempt IV starts, utilizing unit resources such as phlebotomy team if unsuccessful
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

• Acute care Medical-Surgical unit with 31 beds, both private and semi-private rooms
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights, with surgical staffing ratios up to 1:6 (days) and 1:7 (nights)
• General medical patient population with a variety of diagnoses
• RNs titrate Heparin drips
• Patients may require oxygen up to 6L NC and stable BiPAP/CPAP support
• Telemetry monitored remotely via house-wide department using Phillips equipment
• 24-hour Charge RN and house supervisor coverage on every shift
• 3-4 PCTs on dayshift and 2-3 on night shift with ratios of 8-9:1 when unit is full
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p) with shift report at 7a and 7p
• Every other weekend required (Sat/Sun days, Fri/Sat nights)
• Holiday rotation required per facility policy
• No call or standby requirement
• Travel RNs are first to float to other units as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Hospitalist/Intensivist coverage in house 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy in house 24/7
• Pharmacy in house 24/7, all medications prepared by pharmacy staff
• Unit orientation typically includes two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor
• Scrubs are self-provided, any color accepted except pediatric-themed scrubs
• No radius rule; local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• COVID vaccination not required for consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-762619

Open Positions: 1