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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Urology/Nephrology unit requiring 2+ years of medical/surgical experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit specializing in Urology/Nephrology within an acute care hospital
• 25-bed unit with an average daily census of 23
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (0645-1915)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to other Medical Surgical units or affiliate hospitals
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI cards not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and Rapid Response Team protocols
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Experience with blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Experience administering Heparin
• Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with oral suctioning and portable oxygen tank use
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide Med/Surg nursing care to patients with urology and nephrology conditions, including kidney transplant and dialysis management
• Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility with 562 staffed beds
• Any solid color scrubs permitted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they demonstrate a strong foundation with over 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Requested time off should ideally be no more than 5 days
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility