RN Med Surg Acute Care
Macomb, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg (Acute Care) travel assignment in Illinois, requiring telemetry experience and a valid IL RN license.

Details

• 16-bed Med/Surg (Acute Care) unit in a rural hospital setting
• Diverse patient population including respiratory conditions (COPD, pneumonia), cellulitis, CHF, and surgical cases such as colon resections and orthopedic procedures (total hips and knees)
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• High patient turnover with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the day
• Telemetry monitoring via Nihon Kohden; RNs are responsible for interpreting their own strips
• Access to high-flow oxygen and Vapotherm; more complex respiratory support (e.g., BiPAP) is transferred to ICU
• Charting system: Cerner
• 12-hour night shifts
• Every other or every third weekend required
• No mandatory holiday requirements; volunteers are appreciated
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may include assisting as a safety sitter or other supportive roles
• Occasional assistance with outpatient infusions as needed

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; 3–5 years preferred, ideally in a rural hospital setting
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA)
• Telemetry monitoring experience required, including strip interpretation
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Comprehensive first-week orientation covering HR processes, infection control, equipment familiarization, and hands-on preceptor experience
• Team includes a CNA, clinical care coordinator, charge nurse (who takes active patient assignments), and a house supervisor available on weekends
• Schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance with traveler preferences accommodated when possible
• Outpatient infusion experience is preferred but not required
• Strong charting skills are essential given the unit's focus on quality documentation
• Pewter scrub tops with black pants and shoes required; colored tops are acceptable if layered under a pewter outer garment
• 13-week assignment