Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for an Orthopedic unit position requiring an active IL license and 1-2 years of clinical experience in postop and med/surg care.

Details

• Work in a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital on the Orthopedic unit (6 Ortho)
• 43-bed unit with all private rooms
• Patient population includes a wide variety of medical surgical, postoperative orthopedic, and trauma cases with fractures
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on 12-hour days and 1:5-6 on 12-hour nights
• PCT support available at a 1:7-8 ratio
• Uses EPIC EMR
• RT equipment on unit includes CPAP and heated high flow as needed, with RNs troubleshooting only
• House-wide telemetry monitoring with Philips monitors
• 12-hour night shift schedule
• Every other weekend required, with Saturday/Sunday day shifts and Friday/Saturday night shifts
• No call or standby requirements
• Travelers float first when needed, typically to other Med/Surg floors

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• 1-2 years of postoperative surgical care and general med/surg experience preferred
• Primary charge RN present each shift with 24/7 house supervisor support
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide postoperative and general med/surg nursing care to a variety of medical surgical and orthopedic trauma patients
• Two-part unit and department specific orientation provided
• Professional appearance required with any color scrubs permitted; tattoos and piercings must be covered
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a reduced local pay rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply