PreOp & PostOp Surgery RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring EPIC experience and active IL licensure.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Pre-Op & Phase II Recovery (PACU) unit with 60 beds total between Preop and Phase II cubicles
• Patient population includes ortho, urology, gyne, general, breast, bariatric, ENT, dental GI, open heart, neuro, cath lab, EP lab, and peds cases
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, with nurses responsible for assigned patients until they enter their procedure
• Uses EPIC EMR including Optime and Radiant modules
• 12-hour day shifts with varying start times (e.g. 11-1930, 7-1930, variable 8s, 9-1730)
• Call requirement once per week until 11 PM with a 1-hour response time
• No weekend or holiday call requirements at this time
• Floating required within the Preop/Phase 2 Units (3 total)
• Charge nurse present on each shift and may take an assignment
• Nurse aides are present on the unit

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• EPIC experience required; Optime/Radiant and cardiac experience preferred
• Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels as part of facility requirements

Additional Information

• Provide pre-op and post-anesthesia recovery care across a variety of surgical specialties
• Hospital-provided scrubs required per facility dress code
• 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation provided
• Requested time off must be submitted for consideration prior to assignment start
• Local candidates accepted with a reduced bill rate applied for those within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position