Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics
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American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced Travel RN for a Med/Surg-Orthopedics Float Pool at a Level 1 Trauma hospital in Illinois. The role requires IL RN license, EPIC charting experience, and a Level 1 Trauma background, with a focus on orthopedic and medical/surgical patients.
The night shift runs 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, 36 hours per week over 13 weeks with 1 opening. The pay package lists $2,398 per week before stipends; extensive details include lodging, meals, and
Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted).
- Current BLS certification (American Heart Association).
- Minimum one year of nursing experience; ASN required, BSN preferred.
- EPIC charting experience required.
- Skilled in orthopedic and medical/surgical patient assessment.
- Experience with wound care, medication management, and patient education.
- Ability to delegate and monitor healthcare team staff interventions.
Responsibilities
- Assess orthopedic and medical/surgical patients each shift and develop individualized care plans
- Educate patients on wound care, mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs
- Coordinate patient care with physicians and surgeons
- Delegate and monitor healthcare care technician (HCT) staff
- Set up orthopedic traction and manage surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care
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Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics
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Assignment Overview
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Posted 5 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Sep 14, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
American Americanveler is hring an experperienced RN for a Med/Surg-Ortho Float Pool position requiring IL RN license, EPIC experience, and Level 1 Trauma background.
- Float pool position within the Med/Surg-Orthopedic units at a Level 1 Trauma hospital
- Care for orthopedic and medical/surgical patient population
- Utilizes EPIC EMR for charting
- Performs traction setup and manipulation of surgical traction devices
- Manages wound appliances including wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices
- Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- 36 hours per week, 3 shifts of 12 hours each
- Requires 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
- Rotating holiday coverage required
- Floats to similar units as needed
- Active Illinois RN license in good standing required (temporary license accepted)
- Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience requiredASN required, BSN preferred
- EPIC charting experience required
- Skilled in orthopedic and medical/surgical patient assessment
- Experience with wound care, medication management, and patient education
- Ability to delegate and monitor healthcare team staff interventions
- Assess orthopedic and medical/surgical patients each shift and develop individualized care plans
- Educate patients on wound care, mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs
- Coordinate patient care with physicians and surgeons
- Delegate and monitor healthcare care technician (HCT) staff
- Set up orthopedic traction and manage surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- RTO not to exceed 7 total days within the 13-week contract
- First-time travelers may be considered for this role
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$2,398/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$31,174
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$124,696
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,152/wk
Regular Hours
$32.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,152
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,398/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,158 - $2,398. The $2,398 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
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Bed Count
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Setting
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--
--
EMR
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Teaching Facility
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American Traveler Benefits
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401k with match
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Job ID: P-745804
$2,398/wk
Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics
$2,398/wk
Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics
Assignment Overview
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Posted 5 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Sep 14, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
American Americanveler is hring an experperienced RN for a Med/Surg-Ortho Float Pool position requiring IL RN license, EPIC experience, and Level 1 Trauma background.
- Float pool position within the Med/Surg-Orthopedic units at a Level 1 Trauma hospital
- Care for orthopedic and medical/surgical patient population
- Utilizes EPIC EMR for charting
- Performs traction setup and manipulation of surgical traction devices
- Manages wound appliances including wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices
- Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- 36 hours per week, 3 shifts of 12 hours each
- Requires 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
- Rotating holiday coverage required
- Floats to similar units as needed
- Active Illinois RN license in good standing required (temporary license accepted)
- Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience required
- ASN required, BSN preferred
- EPIC charting experience required
- Skilled in orthopedic and medical/surgical patient assessment
- Experience with wound care, medication management, and patient education
- Ability to delegate and monitor healthcare team staff interventions
- Assess orthopedic and medical/surgical patients each shift and develop individualized care plans
- Educate patients on wound care, mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs
- Coordinate patient care with physicians and surgeons
- Delegate and monitor healthcare care technician (HCT) staff
- Set up orthopedic traction and manage surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- RTO not to exceed 7 total days within the 13-week contract
- First-time travelers may be considered for this role
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$2,398/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$31,174
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$124,696
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,152/wk
Regular Hours
$32.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,152
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,398/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,158 - $2,398. The $2,398 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
American Traveler Benefits
View All
Health
Day 1
Day 1
401k with match
Opt In
and many more!
View All
Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
Empowering Technology
Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
Exceptional Pay and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
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