Pediatric Med Surg RN
Decatur, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric RN for a Level II Trauma center, requiring 2+ years of pediatric experience and an active IL license.

Details

• 13-week night shift assignment (3x12, 1800-0630) in the Pediatrics unit
• 11-room, 16-bed unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Uses Cerner EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required or active application with ETA
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience required
• Pediatric MedSurg and Pediatric Step Down/Telemetry experience required
• Experience with hyperbilirubinemia management and insulin administration required
• Experience with breastfeeding support, handling of breast milk, and feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) required
• Experience with oral/nasogastric tube placement required
• Experience with peripheral line care and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Pediatric dosage calculation skills required
• Experience with oral/nasal suctioning and oxygen delivery systems required
• Infection prevention, isolation precautions, and wound assessment/care experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Adult patient care experience preferred in addition to pediatric experience

Additional Information

• Provide pediatric nursing care including IV therapy, respiratory support, and GI/endocrine care
• Level II Trauma center with 372 staffed beds
• Scrubs of any solid color are acceptable
• RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply