Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

American Traveler, LLC.; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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, LLC. is seeking a Med/Surg Float Pool RN to float across multiple inpatient units with EPIC charting experience and at least one year of nursing experience. This role offers a night shift schedule and a 24-hour work week, with travel to partner facilities as needed.

The ideal candidate holds an IL RN license, BLS, and a nursing diploma, and demonstrates strong assessment, critical thinking, and delegation skills to support diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required; temporary license accepted.
• BLS certification required.
• College diploma in nursing completed.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience in relevant care.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Proficient in IV venipuncture, blood and medication administration.
• Experience managing post-operative and complex surgical patient care.
• Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks and provide follow-up with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Float across Medical-Oncology, Surgical-Orthopedic, Cardiovascular Care Unit, Progressive Care, Mental Health, and Acute Rehab.
• Care for diverse acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Handle diagnoses including CAD, angina, MI, dysrhythmia, stroke, CHF, cancer, post-surgical care.
• Night shift 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, 24 hours per week, 2 shifts weekly.
• No on-call requirements; rotate every other weekend and holiday.
• May float to Carle Health facilities; document in EMR; delegate tasks to HCTs.

Skills

IL RN license

BLS certification

EPIC charting experience

One year nursing experience

IV venipuncture

Blood administration

Medication administration

Post-operative care

Critical thinking

Delegation & follow-up

Education

College diploma in nursing

Tools

EPIC Charting

EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float Pool RN for a float position across multiple inpatient units requiring EPIC charting experience and at least one year of relevant nursing experience.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required (temporary license accepted)
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• College diploma in nursing required
• Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Skilled in IV venipuncture, blood administration, and medication administration
• Experience managing post-operative and complex surgical patient care
• Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills
• Ability to delegate tasks and provide follow-up with care team members

Responsibilities

• Float pool position within a Clinical Resource Unit, floating across Medical-Oncology, Surgical-Orthopedic, Cardiovascular Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Mental Health Unit, and Acute Rehab
• Cares for diverse patient populations including acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients
• Common diagnoses include coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial infarction, dysrhythmia, syncope, congestive heart failure, stroke, cancer, cellulitis, post-surgical care, and chest pain
• Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 24 hours per week, 2 shifts per week
• No on-call requirements
• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation
• May float to additional facilities including Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Young Minds, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Health Proctor Hospital
• Utilizes EMR for documentation
• Delegates and validates care tasks completed by assigned HCTs
• Completes patient assessments, admissions, discharges, hourly rounding, and care plan documentation
• Administers medications following the 5 Rights of medication administration
• Maintains patient safety through fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and ambulation safety
• Conducts bedside shift reports and maintains patient communication boards
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Provides patient and family education on care plans and discharge instructions
• Offers peer feedback and participates in professional development
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility as local candidates are not accepted under this rate
• RTO may not exceed 7 total days during the 13-week contract
• Workers may not remain on assignment with this health system for more than 1 year without a 6-month break in service
• Travel agency partners are not accepted for this position

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

Job ID: P-768196

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