Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med Surg/Telemetry unit in an acute care hospital with required EPIC charting and total joint experience.

Details

• Work in a Med Surg/Telemetry unit with 48 beds across two buildings on the 3rd floor
• Acute care hospital setting with a trauma level 2 designation
• Patient ratios are 1:4-6 on nights, with LPNs and virtual nurses assisting
• Patient population includes neuro and surgical cases, total joints, abdominal surgeries, joint replacements, vascular surgeries, and chronic pain management
• Use of Epic EMR system; Epic experience is required
• CPAP equipment and Airvo may be used on unit, with RT support; Bipap occasionally present
• Telemetry monitored by monitor techs, but RNs interpret their own Draeger tele strips
• 12-hour day shifts starting at 7 AM; schedule includes three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
• Holiday coverage is in rotation with core staff
• Float only to like units; if floated to higher acuity, assistance only (no patient load)
• No on-call or standby responsibilities

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years' RN experience, with at least 1 year in a surgical setting
• Experience with total joint procedures, PCA pumps, TPN/Lipids, sepsis management, narcotic usage, and reversal drugs (e.g., narcan)
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS
• Prior Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips
• Ability to titrate heparin drips per protocol

Additional Information

• Primary care nursing model is frequently used; candidates must be comfortable with this approach
• Charge nurse or house supervisor available for support, with night shift having increased CNA needs
• Fast-paced unit with high surgery admit and discharge volume (8-12 admits per day)
• Black scrubs required for this unit
• Initial unit orientation includes 1-12 hour shift plus a 12–14-hour day for competencies and computer-based modules
• Accepts local clinicians
• Must be flexible with schedule; block scheduling is not guaranteed but can be discussed
• Candidates must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with heavy patient assignments