Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

American Traveler; Normal (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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position, with EPIC charting experience and the ability to float across multiple inpatient units and facilities.

The role requires an IL RN license (temporary allowed), BLS, and at least one year of nursing experience. Night shifts 7:00PM-7:30AM, 3x12-hour shifts weekly, with rotating weekends/holidays and travel to affiliated facilities.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required; temporary license accepted.
• BLS certification required.
• College diploma or nursing degree required.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Level 1 Trauma experience required.
• IV venipuncture and medication administration skills.
• Strong critical thinking and collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Float across Medical-Oncology, Surgical-Orthopedic, Cardiovascular Care, and other units.
• Care for diverse patient populations including cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Perform patient assessments, care planning, admission/discharge, and hourly rounding.
• Administer medications following the 5 Rights of medication administration.
• Maintain patient safety with fall precautions and ambulation protocols.
• Use EPIC EMR for documentation; coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Night shift: 7:00PM–7:30AM; 3x12-hour shifts; 36 hours/week.
• May float to multiple facilities within Carle Health system.

Skills

IL RN license

BLS certified

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

IV therapy

Patient assessment

Post-operative care

Education

Nursing degree (diploma or higher)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring EPIC charting experience and the ability to float across multiple inpatient units and facilities.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license (temporary license accepted)
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• College diploma or degree in nursing required
• Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Skilled in IV venipuncture, blood administration, medication administration, and post-operative care
• Strong critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Clinical Resource Unit (float pool) providing care across Medical-Oncology, Surgical-Orthopedic, Cardiovascular Care, Progressive Care, Mental Health, and Acute Rehab units
• Cares for diverse patient populations including acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients
• Manages diagnoses such as coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial infarction, dysrhythmia, syncope, CHF, stroke, cancer, cellulitis, and post-surgical patients
• Night shift schedule, 7:00PM-7:30AM, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Rotating weekend and holiday coverage required
• May float to additional facilities including Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Young Minds, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Health Proctor Hospital
• Uses EPIC EMR for documentation
• Delegates and validates completion of care tasks assigned to healthcare team members
• Performs patient assessments, care planning, admission/discharge processes, and hourly rounding
• Administers medications following the 5 Rights of medication administration
• Maintains patient safety standards including fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, and ambulation safety
• Conducts bedside shift reports and maintains patient communication boards
• Educates patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify; local candidates not accepted
• RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days per 13-week contract
• Contingent workers may not remain on assignment longer than 1 year without a 6-month break in service before returning

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-756160

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