Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in an LTAC unit, requiring an active IL RN license and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Work in the LTAC Med/Surg unit of an acute care hospital
• 10-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5
• Care for patients with respiratory failure, post-surgical needs, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac conditions
• Perform PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/midline usage and care, and tracheostomy patient care
• Titrate drips including Heparin
• RT staff manages all respiratory equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow); RNs troubleshoot only
• Housewide tele packs monitored by a dedicated Monitor Tech stationed in the ICU
• House Supervisor available 24/7
• Nurse aides/PCTs available at a 1:10 ratio
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend plus additional shifts as needed
• Holiday rotation required plus additional shifts as needed
• Qualified Med/Surg RNs may float to ICU and occasionally to Acute Rehab
• No current call or standby requirement, though subject to change

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• BSN not required
• Experience with PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/midline care, and tracheostomy patients required
• Experience titrating drips required
• Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels as part of a Drug-Free Campus policy

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within an LTAC Med/Surg unit including monitoring, drip titration, and wound/tube care
• Classroom orientation per facility policy plus 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Scrubs required in any color; only facility-approved t-shirts permitted
• COVID vaccination is not required for consideration
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local pay rate
• No radius restriction limiting eligibility for the position
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role