Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance from day 1

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN with Urology/Nephrology experience for a night shift assignment in Illinois. Active IL RN license required; 2+ years in Med/Surg and prior Charge RN experience preferred.

The unit is 25 beds with an average census of 23; night shifts are 3x12 or 4x12 (1845-0715) with floating to nearby units and no on-call requirements. Cerner EMR familiarity is needed, and travel benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required (in hand or in application).
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Previous Charge RN experience required.
• Experience in MS/Tele and Med/Surg settings.
• Experience with Pre/Post Hemodialysis and renal care.
• IV therapy and blood product administration skills.
• Heparin administration experience required.
• Respiratory care skills including CPAP/BiPAP and portable oxygen.
• Telemetry remote monitoring and PPE/isolation precautions knowledge.
• Cerner charting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Med Surg unit specializing in Urology/Nephrology within an acute care hospital.
• 25-bed unit with average daily census of 23 patients.
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hours, 1845-0715.
• Floating to other Medical Surgical units or nearby affiliates.
• Possible Charge RN capacity as needed.
• Cerner EMR experience required; patient ratio 1:6.
• Care for kidney transplant patients in a Magnet-designated Level I trauma hospital.
• Work with solid color scrubs and parking provided at orientation.

Skills

Med/Surg nursing

Urology/Nephrology

IV therapy

Telemetry

Cerner EMR

Charge RN

BLS

Respiratory care

Blood product administration

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN with Urology/Nephrology experience for a night shift assignment requiring an active IL RN license and at least 2 years of experience.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required (in hand or in application process)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience required
• Previous Charge RN experience required
• Experience in MS/Tele and Med/Surg settings required
• Experience with Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management and renal failure care required
• IV therapy/phlebotomy skills required, including blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Heparin administration experience required
• Respiratory care experience required, including chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, and portable oxygen tank use
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac required
• Telemetry remote monitoring and Rapid Response Team experience required
• Cerner charting system experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred
• AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted

Responsibilities

• Med Surg unit specializing in Urology/Nephrology within an acute care hospital
• 25-bed unit with an average daily census of 23 patients
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (1845-0715)
• Works every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to other Medical Surgical units or nearby affiliate facilities
• May work in a Charge RN capacity as needed
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Provide direct patient care to a urology/nephrology med/surg population, including kidney transplant patients
• Work within a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• Floating is required for all travelers, either within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO of more than 5 non-holiday days requires facility approval
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers considered if they have a solid foundation in med/surg nursing with 2+ years of experience
• Travel pairs are not accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-754196

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