Acute Surgical RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical Acute Med/Surg position requiring an active IL RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Surgical Acute unit of an acute care hospital setting
• Unit includes 63 beds with a mix of private and observation beds
• Patient population includes post-op surgical, trauma, overflow medical patients requiring wound care, IV therapy, pain management, and use of drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights
• Some patients may be on telemetry monitored by a central station; RNs do not read their own strips
• Philips monitoring equipment and Epic EMR system are used
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts (3 x 12s), 19:00-07:00, including every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Travelers are first to float and may float to units of similar experience level
• RN duties include dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, managing drains, NGs, central lines, TPN, pain management, and ordering/administering Heparin drips
• RNs do not titrate other drips beyond Heparin and are not required to use ventilators
• Charge RNs do not take patient assignments, and house supervisor is present 24/7
• Support from PCTs who assist with ADLs, vitals, accu checks, turning, and ambulation
• Unit orientation includes 2 shifts with a preceptor plus one 12-hour shift for EPIC and professional/unit education
• No call or standby requirement
• Any color scrubs are permitted
• COVID vaccination is not required for this assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a local rate
• Block scheduling may be considered upon contract approval
• First-time travelers will be considered

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at the time of consideration
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience
• Proven experience with post-op care, wound care, IV therapy, critical thinking, and teamwork
• Experience with Epic EMR is preferred

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