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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring an active IL RN license and telemetry monitoring experience.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 16 beds
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes respiratory conditions (COPD, pneumonia), cellulitis, CHF, and surgical cases such as colon resections and orthopedic procedures (total hips and knees)
• Uses Nihon Kohden telemetry monitoring with RNs responsible for interpreting their own strips
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Schedules posted 6 weeks in advance
• Weekend commitment of every other or every third weekend
• No mandatory on-call or holiday requirements, though volunteers are appreciated
• Floating opportunities available to assist as a safety sitter or in other supportive roles
• High patient turnover with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the day
• Access to high-flow oxygen and Vapotherm equipment, with more complex respiratory support transferred to ICU
• May assist with outpatient infusions as needed

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• PALS certification required
• 2-5 years of nursing experience required, ideally in a rural hospital setting
• Telemetry monitoring experience essential
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills required
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Deliver compassionate nursing care across a diverse range of medical and surgical conditions
• Collaborate with a small team including a clinical care coordinator and a charge nurse who actively takes patient assignments
• House supervisor provides support to the team on weekends
• One CNA available to support unit staff
• Comprehensive first-week orientation includes HR processes, infection control training, equipment familiarization, and hands-on experience with a preceptor
• Dress code requires pewter scrub tops with black shoes and pants; colored tops permitted if layered with a pewter outer garment
• Strong focus on thorough charting required to support quality care and lower patient ratios
• Team-oriented candidates who are eager to make a meaningful impact in patient care are encouraged to apply
• Up to 2 cancellations allowed per 13-week assignment