Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Telemetry RN for a night shift contract requiring at least 2 years of Med/Surg/Tele/Neuro experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit caring for admitted patients within the ICU setting
• 12-hour night shift schedule
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage as needed
• First to float to other Med/Surg/Tele units
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS certification (American Heart or American Red Cross accepted)
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg/Tele/Neuro nursing experience required
• New graduates will not be considered
• Must pass EKG test with a score of 80% or higher prior to consideration
• Epic EMR experience required and must be reflected in employment history
• Two current professional references from a Supervisor/Manager/Charge in the relevant care area within the last year
• At least one travel reference preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to Med/Surg/Telemetry inpatients
• On-site EKG competency test required on Day 1 of orientation; a study book will be provided in advance and a passing score is required to continue the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former permanent or per diem staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 12 months to be eligible as a traveler
• RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts and 7 days for 13-week contracts
• Candidates will participate in a brief facility interview of approximately 10-15 minutes prior to placement