Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift role in an orthopedic/airway specialty unit requiring 2 years of experience and WI or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 24-bed Med/Surg unit (sister unit to 11S) within a Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated facility
• Patient population includes orthopedic joint replacements (shoulders, knees, hips, ankles), ENT patients with tracheostomy/laryngectomy care, spinal surgery patients, and medical overflow
• Also manages dialysis, falls, wound care, isolation, COVID+, and IV antibiotic patients
• RN ratios: 1:4-5 days, 1:6-8 nights
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to all other Med/Surg areas and ED Holding (1:4 ratio), with travelers floated first
• Centralized telemetry monitoring without a dedicated tele tech
• Uses EPIC, Alaris, and Pyxis systems

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of RN Tele experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Tracheostomy and laryngectomy competency required
• Skilled in chest tube management, drip titration (Cardizem, heparin, Lasix, occasionally dobutamine), and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Able to manage central lines, start IVs, and draw blood
• EPIC experience preferred
• Must provide middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Unit supported by 24/7 hospitalists, RT, phlebotomy, unit secretary, house supervisor, and IV/VAT team for PICC placement
• Charge nurse takes a patient assignment on both day and night shifts
• At least one orientation shift provided to learn unit flow
• Up to 7 days of time off can be approved per contract
• Holiday coverage required for 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
• Staff, including travelers, limited to 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts per fatigue policy
• Scrubs may be any color except camo or denim
• Must document and verify pain scores before and after administering pain medication to ensure alignment with medication orders
• First-time travelers considered if they have a strong ortho/airway background
• No radius restrictions; local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• Free parking available