Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week LTAC Med/Surg travel assignment in Illinois, requiring an active IL RN license and experience with complex acute care patients including trach and drip management.

Details

• Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Med/Surg unit with 10 beds
• Common patient populations include respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, with patient care techs available at a 1:10 ratio
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including Heparin
• Respiratory therapy (RT) manages all respiratory equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow); RNs troubleshoot as needed
• Telemetry is monitored by a monitor tech stationed in the ICU; housewide tele packs are used
• A house supervisor is available 24/7
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required, with additional weekend shifts to fill scheduling needs
• Holiday rotation required
• On-call or standby is not currently required but is subject to change
• Qualified Med/Surg RNs may float to the ICU or Acute Rehab unit
• 13-week contract with 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active Illinois (IL) RN license required; active at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• ACLS preferred but not required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Proficiency with PEG tube care and feedings required
• Experience with CVC, PICC, and midline line usage and care required
• Experience caring for tracheostomy patients required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of classroom training per facility policy plus 2 preceptored shifts on the unit
• A negative drug screen is required; facility is a drug-free campus
• Scrubs of any color are required; only facility-approved t-shirts are permitted underneath
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible for a local pay rate
• No BSN required for this position