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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Med/Surg position in a surgical acute care setting requiring an active IL license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in a hospital surgical acute unit within a medical-surgical environment
• Unit has 63 beds with a mix of post-op surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 4-5 patients per RN on days and 5-6 patients per RN on nights
• Some patients are on telemetry monitoring with Philips monitors and dedicated monitor techs
• Patient care involves wound care, dressing changes, pain management, IV therapy, drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN
• Equipment includes use of CPAP and high flow; RNs manage inhalers and can place patients on CPAP
• Charting is performed with EPIC with a unit-specific orientation for the system
• Schedules are 12-hour night shifts with shifts running 1930-0730
• Every other weekend and rotating holiday coverage is required
• Travelers are the first to float to units with similar levels of care and do not self-schedule
• Responsibilities include post-op care, wound care, IV management, and supporting trauma and overflow medical populations
• Charge RNs are preassigned and do not take a patient assignment, with house supervisor on site 24/7
• Support staff include patient care techs who assist with ADLs, vitals, and mobility
• Orientation includes two shifts with a preceptor and an additional 12-hour shift for EPIC and unit orientation
• Any color scrubs may be worn
• Drug screen is required as part of compliance for a drug-free campus
• COVID vaccination is not required for this assignment
• No local radius rule; local pay applies for candidates residing within 50 miles

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum of 1 year recent Med/Surg experience required
• Post-op patient care skills, critical thinking, and teamwork are essential
• Experience using EPIC EMR is preferred
• Ability to manage common Med/Surg interventions and care for surgical/trauma populations

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