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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical-Surgical Acute Care position in Illinois with 12-hour night shifts and a strong teamwork environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in an 18-bed adult medical-surgical acute care unit within an acute care hospital
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights
• Patient population includes general medical cases with various diagnoses
• RNs titrate Heparin drips as needed
• Remote telemetry monitoring via house-wide telemetry department, with Phillips monitors on the unit
• RNs may care for patients on oxygen (up to 6L NC) and stable BiPAP/CPAP at night or as needed
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with shift report at 7a and 7p
• Every other weekend required for night shifts (Friday and Saturday)
• Holiday rotation per hospital policy
• Floating to other units may be required, with travelers floated first
• No on-call required
• EMR is Epic
• Travel RNs typically receive a 12-hour orientation shift with a unit preceptor
• Staff must provide their own scrubs in any color except pediatric prints
• Hospitalist, intensivist, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy support are available 24/7
• Charge RN and house supervisor present 24/7, with charge RN taking assignments as needed
• Two patient care techs per shift support nursing staff, with a 9:1 ratio when unit is full
• Holiday coverage is expected according to hospital policy
• No COVID vaccine required for employment
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles are eligible for a local rate

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required for consideration
• Current BLS certification from AHA required
• Minimum of 1 year of recent hospital RN experience preferred
• Experience titrating Heparin drips required
• Epic charting experience 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