Travel OR RN — Level I Trauma Center

American Traveler, LLC.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a Level I trauma center in Illinois. The ideal candidate will hold an active IL RN license and have at least 3 years of general OR and trauma experience, with certification such as BLS.

You will provide perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical services and support a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma hospital. Your duties include day shifts (4x10), weekend coverage, and on-call shifts, with travel between hospital

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license in hand or in process
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• General OR and Trauma experience required
• Level I trauma center experience required
• BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred
• Experience with general surgery, neurology, orthopedic, urology, bariatric, plastic surgery, and trauma case types required
• Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables required
• Knowledge of blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling, Universal Protocol, and urinary catheterization required
• Emergency management skills including code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocols, and malignant hyperthermia management required
• Travel experience required
• AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted

Responsibilities

• Work in a 23-room Operating Room at an acute care hospital
• Day shift schedule: 4x10 hours, 0845-1915
• Weekend requirement of 1 per month
• On-call requirement of approximately 1 shift per week
• Floating within scope of practice may occasionally be required to the hospital or affiliate facilities
• Works across all surgical service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Provide perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties including general surgery, neurology, orthopedics, urology, bariatrics, trauma, and plastics
• Work within a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Scrubs are provided for this role
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• Floating required for all travelers within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted for this specialty
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the facility must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the manager
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Travel pairs are not accepted

Skills

Active Illinois RN license

3+ years OR/trauma experience

BLS certification

CNOR and CST preferred

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a Level I trauma center in Illinois. The ideal candidate will hold an active IL RN license and have at least 3 years of general OR and trauma experience, with certification such as BLS.

You will provide perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical services and support a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma hospital. Your duties include day shifts (4x10), weekend coverage, and on-call shifts, with travel between hospital