Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Decatur, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical position in Illinois requiring BLS and strong Med/Surg expertise, including telemetry and specialty procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of an acute care hospital
• Level II Trauma center with 372 staffed beds
• Day shift (3x12 hours), 06:00–18:30
• Expected to work every other weekend
• Float within Med/Surg scope as needed per department requirements
• Average daily census is 35 patients
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Perform specialized procedures for cardiac, GI, renal, IV therapy, medication administration, respiratory and wound care
• Participate in Rapid Response Teams and follow emergency protocols
• Scrub colors allowed: blue, black, or gray
• Parking permit is required but provided at no cost, with paperwork completed during orientation
• Maximum of 5 days RTO is ideal
• Local candidates are accepted
• No on-call required

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license or in application process with expected date of completion
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience
• BLS certification required
• Required skills include cardiac monitoring, use of Rapid Response Teams, remote telemetry, and emergency response
• Experience with gastrointestinal care (colostomy, feeding tube management), pre/post hemodialysis, renal failure, and IV therapy including ports, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care and PICC management
• Proficient in medication administration (heparin, insulin, PCA), respiratory care (CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy management, portable oxygen), isolation precautions, and wound care including Wound Vac
• Cerner EMR experience required
• First-time travelers are not accepted

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