Med Surg RN
Chicago, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center requiring 2 years of recent acute care experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg unit in a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital setting
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00am-7:30pm
• No block scheduling permitted
• Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per month)
• Mandatory float facility - floating required within scope to meet facility needs, including mid-shift floats
• May be floated to other facilities within 50 miles with as little as 2 hours notice
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration (no pending licenses)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in Med/Surg required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• Experience with respiratory care including nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, and oxygen administration
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management skills required
• Two professional references required from most recent supervisors within the past 2 years
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exceptions

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma Center environment
• No dedicated home unit; clinicians may float to a variety of units including outside primary competency area, with team-based support provided when floated outside specialty
• Refusal to float may result in assignment cancellation
• RTO limited to 5 days max with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on weekends
• No holiday RTO permitted, and no RTO allowed the day before or after a holiday
• Calling out on a holiday may result in contract cancellation
• Returning clinicians must undergo full recredentialing and reattend orientation, even if the break was less than 30 days
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position