Med Surg RN
Mt. Vernon, 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 an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring Epic experience and a 1:5 patient ratio.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit caring for total joint replacement, bariatric surgery, and urological surgery patients
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• 1:5 patient ratio
• Floating to other units within scope of practice required
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active IL RN license
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration, and peripheral line care
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Experience with GI care including colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management
• Experience administering Heparin, insulin, and PCA medications

Additional Information

• Must be available to work either Thanksgiving Day or New Year's Day
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must be clean-shaven to achieve proper mask seal for respirator fit testing; no medical or religious exemptions accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates living within 70 miles of the facility are considered local and are not accepted for this position
• Clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler at this facility and must take a 6-month break before returning