Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler; Jerseyville (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; 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 a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift assignment in an acute care hospital in Illinois. The role requires at least 1 year of Med/Surg Tele experience and an active IL RN license.

The position is a travel assignment with Cerner charting, 65-bed unit coverage, and patient ratios of 1:4-6. BLS is required; ACLS/NIHSS preferred and travel experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg Tele experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred.
• Cerner charting experience preferred.
• Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations required.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg Tele unit within a 65-bed acute care hospital.
• 26-bed unit with average daily census of 8.
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6.
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Every other weekend required.
• Uses Cerner for charting.
• Provide nursing care for Med/Surg Tele patients (cardiac, renal, neuro, GI).
• Community hospital experience preferred.
• RTO must be discussed and approved with the manager during the interview process.
• Scrubs of any color permitted; no t-shirts or logos from other orgs.
• Free parking in unrestricted spaces.
• Located less than 1 hour from St. Louis and 45 minutes from Scott AFB.

Skills

Active IL RN license

BLS certification

ACLS

NIHSS certification

Med/Surg Tele experience

Travel nursing experience

Cerner charting

Cardiac monitoring

Telemetry interpretation

PICC line management

IV therapy

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift acute care hospital assignment requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg Tele experience and an active IL RN license.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license or ability to obtain prior to start
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg Tele experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Experience with both adult and geriatric patient populations required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration), heparin protocols, PCA, and thrombolytic agents
• Experience with respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions/PPE, and surgical drains preferred
• Experience with orthopedic and cardiovascular conditions including ortho trauma, total joint replacement, pacemakers, and post-MI care preferred

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg Tele unit within a 65-bed acute care hospital
• 26-bed unit with average daily census of 8
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No block scheduling accommodations available
• Uses Cerner for charting
• Provide nursing care for a Med/Surg Tele patient population including cardiac, renal, neurological, and gastrointestinal cases
• Community hospital experience preferred
• RTO must be discussed and approved with the manager during the interview process
• Scrubs of any color permitted, but no t-shirts, sweatshirts, or logos from other organizations
• Free parking available in any unrestricted space
• Located less than 1 hour from St. Louis and about 45 minutes from Scott Air Force Base

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-756119

Open Positions: 2