Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in Illinois. The role requires an active IL RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and at least 1 year of RN experience in acute care. EPIC EMR experience is preferred.

Shifts are 12 hours, nights (7p-7:30a), with 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratios by day and 1:5 by night. Local candidates within 50 miles qualify for a local rate. Housing allowance and travel reimbursements are included.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in acute care.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit with 28 single-occupancy beds, expandable to 36.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5 on nights.
• Patient population includes CHF, diabetic, end of life, heart failure, and general medical patients, some telemetry.
• EPIC EMR used for charting.
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-730a.
• Floating to 4West Med/Surg and occasionally ICU for overflow patients.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Acute care experience

RN experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Acute care setting experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit with 28 single-occupancy beds, expandable to 36
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5 on nights
• Patient population includes CHF, diabetic, end of life, heart failure, and general medical patients, some requiring telemetry
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-730a
• No titratable drips required
• 24/7 charge nurse coverage with patient load depending on staffing and census
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available, generally at a 1:10 ratio
• No ventilator management required; BiPAP/CPAP monitored by respiratory therapy
• 24/7 tele monitor tech support using Space Lab monitors, though nurses must also monitor strips
• Required to work every other weekend (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun nights)
• Required to work every other holiday (holiday eve shifts for nights)
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to 4West Med/Surg and occasionally ICU for overflow patients
• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit with a mix of medical and telemetry patients
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Unit-specific orientation typical 2 shifts, with flexibility up to 3
• Must complete 12 hours of non-billable orientation prior to starting guaranteed hours
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen for all panels as part of OSF's drug-free campus policy
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local rate

Benefits

• 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