Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med Surg RN for a night shift urology/nephrology unit position requiring cardiac monitoring and extensive IV therapy skills in Illinois.

Details

• Position is on a 25-bed Medical Surgical Urology/Nephrology unit in an acute care, Level I trauma, Magnet hospital
• Typical patient census is 23 with a mix of genitourinary and renal cases, including pre/post hemodialysis management
• Night shift position, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (1845-0715), with every other weekend required
• Charge responsibilities required as needed
• Floating to other Medical Surgical units within scope is required
• No on-call responsibility
• Cerner EMR is used and prior experience is required
• Solid color scrubs may be worn

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required or application in process
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Proven experience with telemetry and remote cardiac monitoring
• Skills in pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care required
• Proficiency with IV therapy including blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Experience with respiratory interventions such as chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, non-invasive airway management, and oral suctioning required
• Must have knowledge of isolation precautions and wound vac care
• Cerner experience required

Additional Information

• May function as Charge RN on assignment as needed
• Participation in rapid response teams is required
• First-time travelers with a solid Med/Surg foundation are accepted
• Block schedules may be considered but are not guaranteed
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restrictions
• No more than 5 days of requested time off is preferred for the contract
• Free parking is available with a permit completed during orientation