Travel RN - Med/Surg - Neuro

American Traveler, LLC.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; 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 an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit in Peoria, IL. Active IL license, BLS and NIHSS, level 1 trauma, and travel experience are required.

You will care for stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, head injuries and more in a 54-bed unit with 12-hour day shifts. RNs titrate heparin drips, work with telemetry, EPIC EMR, and support 24/7 charge/house supervision.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior dedicated neuro unit experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Heparin drip titration experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in a 54-bed Neuro Med-Surg unit with semi-private rooms
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and other neuroscience cases, with some medical overflow
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7, with charge nurse not typically taking an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs present with ratios of 1:9-10 on days and evenings, 1:10-12 on nights
• House-wide telemetry monitoring using Phillips monitors, so RNs are not required to read their own strips
• RNs required to titrate drips, including heparin based on PTT
• High flow oxygen used rarely for stable COVID patients
• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required in rotation with staff, typically to general unit floor
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Provide direct patient care for a variety of neuroscience diagnoses with some medical overflow
• 2-day unit-specific orientation including computer and unit orientation with an educator, plus 1 day with a preceptor caring for patients
• No scrub color requirement, but tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings are permitted while on duty
• Local candidates considered, with local rate applying to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius restriction for general eligibility
• COVID vaccination not required for this facility
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

Skills

IL RN license

BLS (AHA)

NIHSS certifications

RN experience

Level 1 trauma

Neuro unit experience

Travel nursing experience

Heparin titration

Negative drug screen

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit, requiring Level 1 trauma experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior dedicated neuro unit experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Heparin drip titration experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in a 54-bed Neuro Med-Surg unit with semi-private rooms
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and other neuroscience cases, with some medical overflow
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7, with charge nurse not typically taking an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs present with ratios of 1:9-10 on days and evenings, 1:10-12 on nights
• House-wide telemetry monitoring using Phillips monitors, so RNs are not required to read their own strips
• RNs required to titrate drips, including heparin based on PTT
• High flow oxygen used rarely for stable COVID patients
• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required in rotation with staff, typically to general unit floor
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Provide direct patient care for a variety of neuroscience diagnoses with some medical overflow
• 2-day unit-specific orientation including computer and unit orientation with an educator, plus 1 day with a preceptor caring for patients
• No scrub color requirement, but tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings are permitted while on duty
• Local candidates considered, with local rate applying to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius restriction for general eligibility
• COVID vaccination not required for this facility
• First-time travelers 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-766917

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