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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Surgical Acute night shift position requiring at least 1 year of post-op nursing experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Surgical Acute unit in an acute care hospital setting with 63 beds (49 private, 9 observation)
• Patient population includes post-op surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients requiring dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN
• RN to patient ratios of 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights, potentially up to 1:6 days and 1:7 nights when needed
• 12-hour night shifts, 1930-0730
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Rotating holiday coverage required, every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Some patients on telemetry with Phillips monitors; central monitor techs read strips, not bedside RNs
• No ventilator management required; RT manages nebulizers, RNs manage inhalers and can place patients on CPAP or high flow
• No drip titration required except Heparin
• Charge RNs (2 pre-assigned per shift) do not take patient assignments; house supervisor available 24/7
• PCT support available at 7-10 patients per PCT on days and 10-15 on nights, assisting with vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, and ambulation
• Travelers are first to float, floating to units of similar experience level
• Block scheduling may be considered if approved at time of contract; travelers do not self-schedule

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Post-op surgical care experience and strong critical thinking skills required
• Good bedside manner and ability to work well within a team required
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for post-op surgical and overflow medical patients including wound care, IV therapy, drain management, and pain management
• Unit-specific orientation includes 2 shifts with a preceptor plus one 12-hour shift for EPIC and professional orientation with a unit educator
• Scrubs of any color permitted
• Local candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles are eligible for local pay rates
• No radius rule restricting eligibility for the position
• COVID vaccination is not required for consideration