Travel RN - Med​/Surg Tele

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit requiring IL licensure, 1+ year of surgical nursing experience, and EPIC EMR proficiency.

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of surgical nursing experience required
• Total joint replacement experience required
• Understanding of PCA pumps, reversal drugs (Narcan), and sepsis management required
• Experience with TPN/Lipids and narcotic administration required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Must be comfortable titrating Heparin and other drips per protocol

• Inpatient Surgical unit on the 3rd floor with 48 beds across two buildings
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6 on nights, with LPNs and virtual admission/discharge nurses available for support
• Primary care nursing model frequently used
• Night shift schedule with 3, 12-hour shifts starting at 7pm
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday for both shifts)
• Holiday rotation required alongside core staff
• No call or standby requirement
• Float to like units only; if floated to a higher acuity unit, would serve as a help-all without taking a patient load
• Uses EPIC EMR, with a conversion occurring in Q2 2026
• Patient population includes neuro (laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI), general surgery (ostomies, hernia repair), joint replacements (total hips/knees), vascular (fem-pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertions), amputations (BKA/AKA), and diabetes management
• Common treatments include PICC lines, TPN/Lipids, PCA pumps, epidurals, IV antibiotics, and chronic pain management with narcotics
• Manages urgent OR cases and sepsis patients
• Tele monitor tech available to monitor patients; RNs responsible for interpreting their own strips
• Draeger brand telemetry monitors used
• Nurse aides available on the unit, though they may be pulled for sitter duties; night shift has greater CNA needs
• Respiratory therapy manages CPAP, Airvo, and occasional BiPap equipment
• Fast-paced unit with heavy patient acuity, averaging 8-12 surgical admissions per day alongside discharges
• Charge nurse role typically filled by Blessing staff on day shift; house supervisor may fill this role on nights and takes a smaller assignment to assist the team
• Schedules are released 6 weeks in advance; self-scheduling and block scheduling are not guaranteed
• Unit and department-specific orientation includes one 12-hour shift on the hired shift and unit; first day may run 12-14 hours to complete competencies, computer modules, and general orientation
• Black scrubs required
• 4 hours of billable computer modules must be completed prior to start, delivered the week before start date
• Accepts local candidates

• 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-770247

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