Med Surg RN
Urbana, 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 Med/Surg RN for a hospital observation unit requiring at least one year of nursing experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Hospital Med/Surg unit with an Observation Unit focus
• 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week (36 hours)
• Six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• Floating to similar units required
• Fast-paced patient admission/discharge process to support Observation status patients

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience
• ASN required, BSN preferred
• EPIC EMR charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma center experience required
• Skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient education, medication administration, triage, fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and patient ambulation safety
• Strong critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, care planning, medication administration, and patient education
• Receive bedside shift report and validate safe patient room environment at shift change
• Delegate and validate completion of care tasks assigned to Health Care Technicians
• Maintain Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each patient
• Promote a positive, safety-focused unit environment with prompt response to patient needs
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Travelers who have completed a prior assignment with this health system must have a 6-month break in service before returning