Travel RN - Med​/Surg Tele

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Med/Surg Telemetry travel contract requiring Epic EMR proficiency and total joint experience on a busy inpatient surgical unit.

Job Details

• Acute care inpatient setting, Med/Surg Telemetry unit (3rd floor) with 48 beds across two buildings,

• Patient population includes post-surgical cases such as laminectomy, cervical fusion, joint replacements (total hips/knees), ostomies, hernia repair, fem-pop bypass, BKA/AKA, as well as sepsis, chronic pain, dialysis, and urgent OR admissions,

• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-6 on nights; LPNs available, along with virtual admission and discharge nurses,

• Primary care nursing model is frequently used - candidates must be comfortable with this model,

• Common procedures and therapies include PCA pumps, TPN/Lipids, PICC lines, epidurals, IV antibiotics, heparin drip titration, and narcotic management,

• Respiratory therapy manages CPAP (home unit), Airvo, and BiPAP; RT remains on unit for BiPAP patients,

• Telemetry monitoring is supported by a monitor tech; RNs are required to independently interpret their own strips using Dräger monitors,

• Epic EMR is used; experience is required as the facility is undergoing an Epic conversion in Q2 2026,

• 12-hour night shifts (7 PM start), three shifts per week,

• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday),

• No on-call or standby requirement,

• Floating is limited to like units only; if floated to a higher acuity unit, the traveler would serve in a support role only, not carrying a full patient load,

• Schedules are set 6 weeks in advance; block scheduling is not guaranteed,

Job Requirements

• Active IL RN license required,

• Active BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required,

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,

• Surgical nursing experience required, including total joint replacement experience,

• Experience with PCA pumps, reversal agents (Narcan), and sepsis management required,

• Experience with TPN and Lipid administration required,

• Epic EMR experience required,

• Ability to independently interpret telemetry strips required,

• Comfortable with a primary care nursing model,

Additional Information

• Unit is fast-paced with heavy patient loads, receiving 8-12 surgical admissions per day in addition to active discharges,

• Charge nurses on days are typically staff nurses who carry a reduced assignment; nights may be covered by the house supervisor in a similar capacity,

• CNAs are available but may be pulled for sitter duties; night shift has higher CNA needs,

• Orientation consists of one 12-hour shift on the hired unit and shift; the first day runs 12-14 hours to complete competencies, computer-based modules, and general orientation,

• Travelers are included in the holiday rotation alongside core staff,

• Black scrubs required,

• Local candidates are accepted for this position