Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg LTAC unit requiring at least 1 year of experience and active IL licensure.

Details

• Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
• 10-bed unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotic, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac cases
• Care involves PEG tube feedings, CVC/PICC/midline management, and tracheostomy patients
• RNs responsible for titrating drips, including Heparin
• Respiratory Therapy manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment; RNs troubleshoot only
• Housewide tele packs monitored by dedicated Monitor Techs in the ICU
• House Supervisor available 24/7; no dedicated charge nurse taking assignments
• Nurse aides/PCTs on unit at a 1:10 ratio
• 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• EPIC EMR used
• Every other weekend requirement plus additional shifts as needed
• Holiday rotation required plus additional shifts as needed
• Potential to float to ICU or Acute Rehab as needed
• No current call or standby requirement, though subject to change

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS preferred but not required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Must be able to produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a Med/Surg LTAC setting including drip titration and specialized wound and tube care
• Unit orientation includes classroom training per facility policy plus 2 shifts with a preceptor
• Scrubs required in any color; only facility-approved t-shirts permitted
• Local candidates accepted; local rate applies for clinicians within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius restriction for eligibility
• COVID vaccination not required
• First-time travelers may be considered