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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Med/Surg Surgical Acute unit requiring an active IL license and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Surgical Acute unit in an acute care hospital setting
• 63-bed unit with 49 private rooms and 9 observation beds
• Patient population includes post-op surgical, trauma, and overflow medical cases requiring dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1 on days and 5-6:1 on nights, with ratios up to 1:6 days and 1:7 nights as needed
• 12-hour night shifts from 1930-0730
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Rotating holiday requirement every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Travelers float first to units with similar experience level; ICU RNs floating to general units take a team of 3 patients
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Charge nurses do not take patient assignments; house supervisor coverage 24/7
• PCTs support the unit with ratios of 7-10 patients on days and 10-15 on nights, assisting with vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, and ambulation
• Telemetry monitoring available with central monitor techs; bedside RNs do not read strips
• RNs manage inhalers and can place patients on CPAP; no ventilator management required
• Heparin is the only common titratable drip

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Post-op patient care experience and strong critical thinking skills required
• Good bedside manner and team-oriented approach required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for post-surgical and overflow medical patients including wound care and IV therapy management
• Unit orientation includes 2 shifts with a preceptor plus one 12-hour shift for EPIC and professional orientation with the unit educator
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Block scheduling may be considered if approved at time of contract; travelers do not self-schedule
• Local candidates accepted, with reduced rates applying to those within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• COVID vaccination not required
• Requested time off must be submitted in advance