Med Surg RN - Neuro Stroke
Chicago, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 25, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift contract in Chicago, IL, requiring 2+ years of Med/Surg and Neuro unit experience.

Details

• Medical/Surgical unit with Neuro Stroke specialty focus
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Every-other weekend requirement
• Holiday coverage required as needed (1-2 holidays during contract)
• Float requirement to other Med/Surg units as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS certification (American Heart or American Red Cross only)
• NIHSS certification required
• ACLS preferred but not required
• Minimum 2+ years Med/Surg RN experience required (4+ years preferred)
• Minimum 2+ years Neuro unit experience required (4+ years preferred)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required with at least 1 completed travel assignment
• New graduates not accepted
• 2 professional references required, with 1 reference mandatory from most recent travel assignment
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical/Surgical unit with a focus on Neuro Stroke patients
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Must reside within a 50-mile local radius
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be separated from employment for 12 months before being eligible as a traveler
• RTO maximum of 7 days for 13-week contracts
• Facility conducts a brief interview (approximately 10-15 minutes) as part of the hiring process