Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Skilled Nursing & Rehab (SNF) position at a long-term care facility in Illinois, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and an IL RN license in hand.

Details

• Skilled nursing and rehabilitation units within a long-term care (LTC) facility, operating similarly to a Med/Surg environment
• Patient population includes residents requiring specialized medical and rehabilitation care, including those with dementia and post-surgical needs
• Patient ratio of up to 20 residents per nurse with an average daily census of 72
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend rotation required upon the facility's request
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR — experience required
• Procedures include IV medication administration and wound care

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required and must be in hand prior to consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and IV Certification (must be obtained prior to start)
• Strong Med/Surg and acute care background is helpful but not required
• Dementia care training or experience is highly recommended
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required

Additional Information

• Provides primary care, IV medication administration, and wound care to dementia and post-surgical residents
• Works closely with CNAs and HCAs as part of the care team
• Scrub color: any shade of blue
• Free parking available on site
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Travelers must live outside the 75-mile radius; standard travelers may remain for up to 18 months before a 3-month break in service is required
• Former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be submitted at the time of submission — no RTO requests will be approved after an offer is made; no more than 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of orientation
• Cannot take every holiday off — some holiday coverage is expected
• Call-outs must be communicated with more than 24 hours of advance notice
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply