Med Surg RN
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN with Urology/Nephrology expertise and an active IL RN license for a 13-week assignment at a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital.

Details

• Work on a 25-bed Medical Surgical unit specializing in Urology/Nephrology with an average daily census of 23
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours), 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to other Medical Surgical units within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Cerner charting system used, experience required

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required in hand at time of application
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted, RQI cards not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience required
• Experience with MS/Tele and Med/Surg work settings required
• Skilled in pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Proficient in blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral and PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience administering Heparin
• Skilled in chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, and portable oxygen tank use
• Knowledgeable in isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac management
• Experience with telemetry remote monitoring and rapid response/code team protocols
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma center experience preferred
• Kidney transplant and Urology/Nephrology experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to a Urology/Nephrology Medical Surgical population in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply if they have a solid foundation in Med/Surg nursing
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Requested time off is ideally limited to 5 days or fewer
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Any solid color scrubs are acceptable
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation