Medical-Surgical RN (Urology/Nephrology)
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Urology/Nephrology position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Illinois, requiring an active IL RN license and a minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience.

Details

• 25-bed Medical Surgical Urology/Nephrology unit within a 562-bed Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Average daily census of 23 patients
• Day shift schedule: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to other Med/Surg units within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• No on-call requirements
• Charting via Cerner (experience required)
• Free parking available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation

Requirements

• Active Illinois (IL) RN license required — pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI AHA cards not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Med/Surg and telemetry setting experience required
• Proficiency with remote telemetry monitoring and Rapid Response Team protocols
• Genitourinary/renal experience required: pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure
• IV therapy skills required: blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line and PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Heparin administration experience required
• Respiratory care experience required: chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, and portable oxygen
• Proficiency with isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac
• Cerner EMR experience required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome — candidates should demonstrate a solid foundation in Med/Surg nursing
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Any permanent or PRN employee of the Memorial Hospital System must have been away for at least 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of more than 5 days requires facility approval
• Any RTO or scheduling requests should be disclosed upfront
• Solid-color scrubs of any color are acceptable
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years are required