Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Weekly payroll deposit

Licensure reimbursement

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in Illinois. Candidates must have an active IL RN license, BLS certification and at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience. The role supports a 23-bed Med/Surg unit on the 4th floor with telemetry and potential ICU/ER float based on experience.

The assignment uses EPIC EMR, requires a 12-hour night schedule (7P-7A), and offers housing assistance, travel reimbursement, and per diem benefits for eligible travelers.

Qualifications

• RN with Med/Surg experience preferred
• Must be licensed in Illinois (IL RN)
• BLS certification required (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Care for acute Med/Surg patients on a busy unit with telemetry
• Monitor patient status and coordinate with care team
• Perform direct patient care during 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A)
• Collaborate with charge nurse and house supervisor
• Use EPIC EMR for documentation
• Provide care within 4th floor Med/Surg unit and 3rd floor as needed

Skills

Med/Surg nursing

Night shift

Education

IL RN license

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

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

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels

Responsibilities

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 23 beds on the 4th floor and 14 beds on the 3rd floor
• Ideal nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, up to 1:7 as needed
• PCT support available at a 1:8 ratio
• Common diagnoses include NSTEMI, COPD, PNA, sepsis, and AKI
• Telemetry monitoring present on the unit with strips read by monitor techs and signed off by RNs
• 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A)
• Every other weekend and every other holiday requirement typically
• Low census possible but rare; no on-call requirement
• Floating to ICU, ER, or BHC possible based on experience level, otherwise no floating required outside Med/Surg
• Charge nurse/house supervisor support available
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit with telemetry monitoring responsibilities
• One shift of department-specific orientation provided with an informational binder
• Any scrub color accepted with closed-toed shoes required
• Local candidates within 50 miles may be eligible for a local rate
• COVID vaccination is not required for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

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