Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a 13-week night shift Acute Rehab Unit position requiring an active IL RN license and strong neuro nursing skills.

Details

• Work in the Acute Rehab Unit (29 beds) of a post-acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes neuro, neurosurgery, amputation, multi-trauma, cardiac, and complex medical cases (trachs, no vents)
• Patient ratios are 5:1 on days and 6:1 on nights
• Nurse aide support available at a 1:9/10 ratio
• PT, OT, and speech therapy services available on unit
• Respiratory support limited to CPAP/BiPAP for sleep apnea and nasal cannula (including high-flow, but not heated high-flow)
• Tele packs used but not monitored by RNs
• RNs are not required to titrate drips, with heparin as the only common titratable drip
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Required to work every other weekend
• Holiday rotation required, every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to LTAC and med-surg units, with no floating to HAU unless trained
• Required to attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Strong neuro nursing skills required
• Must be able to produce a negative drug screen for all panels as part of a Drug-Free Campus policy

Additional Information

• Provide rehabilitative nursing care to patients with neuro, cardiac, trauma, and complex medical diagnoses
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local rate
• Unit-specific orientation includes 2 days of classroom training followed by 2-3 days/nights with a preceptor, including training on QRP and rehab-specific documentation
• Any color scrubs permitted, but t-shirts are not allowed unless approved
• COVID vaccination is not required for consideration
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position