Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 Med/Surg RN for a Urology/Nephrology unit in Illinois. Active IL RN license and telemetry/renal case experience required.

The 25-bed unit operates on a day shift (3x12 hours) with a 1:6 patient ratio and requires floating to nearby units. Cerner EMR is used, and Magnet-status plus Level I trauma center designation describe the facility. Generous benefits and First-time traveler opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience required.
• Prior charge nurse experience required.
• Cerner charting system experience required.
• Experience with MS/Tele and Med/Surg settings required.
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required, including telemetry remote monitoring and Rapid Response Team use.
• Genitourinary/Renal case experience required, including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care.
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, and starting IVs.
• Heparin administration experience required.
• Respiratory care skills 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.
• Isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac experience required.
• Level I trauma center and teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Kidney transplant and urology/nephrology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit specializing in Urology/Nephrology within an acute care hospital.
• 25-bed unit with an average daily census of 23 and a 1:6 patient ratio.
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 0645-1915).
• Required to work every other weekend.
• No on-call requirements.
• Floating required to other Medical Surgical units or nearby affiliate facilities.
• Cerner EMR used for charting.
• Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds.
• Any solid color scrubs permitted.
• Parking permit provided at no cost, arranged during orientation.
• First-time travelers welcome if they demonstrate a solid med/surg nursing foundation.
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction.
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler.
• Floating required for all travelers, either within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities.
• RTO should ideally be no more than 5 days.
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays.
• Travel pairs not accepted.

Skills

Active IL RN license

BLS certification

Med/Surg nursing

Charge nurse experience

Telemetry/renal care

IV therapy

Heparin administration

Respiratory care

Isolation precautions

Wound care

Urology/Nephrology experience

Tools

Cerner

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a Urology/Nephrology unit requiring an active IL RN license and telemetry/renal case experience.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience required
• Cerner charting system experience required
• Experience with MS/Tele and Med/Surg settings required
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required, including telemetry remote monitoring and Rapid Response Team use
• Genitourinary/Renal case experience required, including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Heparin administration experience required
• Respiratory care skills 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
• Isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac experience required
• Level I trauma center and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Kidney transplant and urology/nephrology experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit specializing in Urology/Nephrology within an acute care hospital
• 25-bed unit with an average daily census of 23 and a 1:6 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 0645-1915)
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to other Medical Surgical units or nearby affiliate facilities
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Any solid color scrubs permitted
• Parking permit provided at no cost, arranged during orientation
• First-time travelers welcome if they demonstrate a solid med/surg nursing foundation
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Floating required for all travelers, either within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• RTO should ideally be no more than 5 days
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs 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-759212

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