Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN with a background in telemetry and urology/nephrology to work night shifts in a Level I trauma center in Illinois.

Details

• Position located in a hospital-based Medical Surgical unit specializing in urology and nephrology cases
• Care for patients with a daily census averaging 23 on a 25-bed unit
• Night shifts available as either 4x12 or 3x12 hours, 18:45–07:15
• Required to work every other weekend
• Charge responsibilities as needed during the assignment
• Floating within scope to other Medical Surgical units and affiliate hospitals may be required
• Cerner charting system is used and prior Cerner experience is required
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required (must be in hand or in application process to apply)
• Current BLS certification required; AHA or Red Cross only, RQI cards not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg nursing experience required, including telemetry
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, rapid response teams, and pre/post hemodialysis management is required
• Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC management, and starting IVs
• Experience with medication administration including Heparin is expected
• Skilled in managing respiratory cases with chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, non-invasive airway management, and oral suctioning
• Knowledge of isolation precautions, wound care, and wound vac use is required
• Cerner EMR experience is required

Additional Information

• Will provide care for complex genitourinary and renal failure patients, including pre/post hemodialysis
• May be assigned as Charge RN based on unit needs
• Work in a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma acute care hospital
• First-time travelers accepted if they have a solid foundation as an RN and requisite nursing experience
• Must not have been a permanent or PRN employee of Memorial within the past 12 months
• Scrub attire is any solid color
• Parking permit is required but provided at no cost
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday time off may be approved; requests for more require facility approval
• Candidates are expected to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Initial training modules are completed virtually on the first day and then annually