Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry/Progressive Care RN for an Advanced Care/EMU unit requiring Epic charting and Level 1 Trauma experience.

Details

• Work in the Advanced Care/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) of a hospital setting
• Monitors EMU patients 24/7 for seizure activity
• Collaborates with critical care team and hospitalists for Advanced Care patients
• Utilizes meaningful hourly rounding, bedside shift report, and whiteboards for patient/family communication
• Night shift schedule: 7:00PM - 7:30AM, 5 shifts per week
• No on-call requirements
• Weekend commitment of 5 shifts within a 6-week schedule period
• Holiday coverage required on an every-other-holiday basis
• No floating requirements

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum of three years of relevant nursing experience
• ASN required, BSN preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required

Additional Information

• Serves as primary caregiver for an assigned group of patients, utilizing the nursing process to guide care delivery
• Performs initial patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care based on patient and family needs
• Maintains accurate documentation and continuously evaluates and modifies care plans as needed
• Reports and corrects safety hazards to ensure patient and employee safety
• Offers constructive feedback to peers and engages in professional development activities
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Contingent workers may not continuously work at this health system for more than 1 year without a 6-month break in service before returning