Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Med/Surg Acute position requiring prior dedicated neuro unit and Level 1 trauma experience, with no first-time travelers considered.

Details

• 54-bed Neuro Med/Surg Acute unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and general neuroscience cases, with some medical overflow
• Day shift nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5; night shift is 1:5-6
• PCTs are available on unit with ratios of 1:9-10 on days and evenings, and 1:10-12 on nights
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including heparin drips based on PTT
• House-wide telemetry monitored by techs — RNs are not required to read their own strips (Philips monitors)
• High-flow oxygen used on occasion for stable patients
• Charting is done in Epic
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required (both Saturday and Sunday)
• Every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirement
• Float rotation with rest of staff; when floated outside the general unit, assignments are limited to skills-competent tasks alongside a unit-trained nurse

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required; must be active at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required; must be active at time of consideration
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Heparin drip titration experience 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 rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of approximately 3 days total: 2 days of computer and unit-specific training with an educator, plus 1 day of patient care with a preceptor
• Charge nurse is present 24/7 and does not typically take a patient assignment; a house supervisor is also available 24/7
• Scheduling team will attempt to honor shift requests and block scheduling where staffing allows
• No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered while on duty; only ear piercings permitted
• Facility is a drug-free campus; a negative drug screen is required
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local pay rate
• Covid vaccination is not required for this position