Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week acute care assignment at a Level I trauma center, requiring an active IL RN license and prior MedSurg experience.

Details

• Acute care setting within the Adult Medical Specialty Unit (AMSU) at a Level I trauma center
• 56-bed unit with private and semi-private rooms
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 from 0700-2300 and 1:5-6 from 2300-0730
• Common diagnoses include cellulitis, sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, syncope, anemia, uncontrolled diabetes, acute respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure, and behavioral health/addiction cases
• PCTs support the unit with vital signs, accuchecks, bladder scans, and ADLs at a 1:8-10 ratio
• Free charge RN on each shift who does not take a patient assignment
• House-wide telemetry monitored remotely using Phillips monitors, with RNs able to view strips via pack or computer
• RT equipment includes Bipap/Cpap for sleep apnea, inhaler administration, and suctioning
• Schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday for days, Friday/Saturday for nights)
• Varying holiday coverage required
• Floating required on a rotational basis to other acute care gen-med areas such as nephrology, neuro, ortho, and oncology
• No call or standby requirements
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required (or proof that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Prior travel experience on a MedSurg floor preferred, though candidates with Level I trauma center experience and EPIC proficiency will be considered without travel experience
• BSN not required for this position
• Must be able to produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for a general medical-surgical patient population with a variety of acute conditions
• RNs are not required to titrate drips, though common titratable medications on the unit include Heparin and Lasix
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2-3 shifts
• Any color professional scrubs permitted
• No visible tattoos or piercings allowed, except for ear piercings
• Local candidates accepted
• No radius rule for eligibility, though candidates within 50 miles of the facility qualify for a local rate