Travel RN - Med​/Surg - Orthopedics

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for an Orthopedic/Med-Surg inpatient unit, requiring at least 1 year of nursing experience, Epic proficiency, and Level 1 Trauma experience.

Job Details

• Inpatient orthopedic and medical-surgical unit in a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting,

• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week),

• Rotating holiday shifts required,

• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule,

• Floating to similar units may be required,

• Epic EMR experience required,

• No on-call requirements,

Job Requirements

• Active IL RN license in good standing (temp license accepted),

• BLS certification (American Heart Association),

• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience,

• Epic EMR experience required,

• Level 1 Trauma experience required,

• Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred,

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible - local candidates are not accepted,

Additional Information

• Assess orthopedic and medical-surgical patients each shift and develop individualized care plans,

• Educate patients on wound care, mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs,

• Set up orthopedic traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care,

• Manage wound appliances including wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices,

• Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on patient care,

• Delegate and monitor interventions performed by HCT staff,

• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract,

• Travelers who have been on assignment at this health system for 1 continuous year must either convert to permanent staff or take a 6-month break before returning to any location within the health system,

• 13-week contract