Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Orthopedics Med/Surg unit requiring an active IL license and 1-2 years of postop surgical/med surg experience.

Details

• Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting on a 43-bed all-private-room Orthopedic unit (6 Ortho)
• Patient population includes medical surgical, postoperative orthopedic, and trauma fracture cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• PCTs staffed at a 1:7-8 ratio
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Primary charge RN on each shift plus 24/7 house supervisor coverage
• House-wide telemetry pack monitors (Phillips brand), RNs read their own strips
• RT equipment includes CPAP and heated high flow as needed
• 12-hour night shifts
• Every other weekend required (Sat/Sun days, Fri/Sat nights)
• No call or standby requirements
• Travel RNs float first when needed, typically to similar Med/Surg floors
• Two days of unit/department specific orientation

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• 2 years of RN experience required
• 1-2 years of postop surgical and general med surg experience preferred
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and basic RT equipment troubleshooting

Additional Information

• Provide postoperative orthopedic and general med surg nursing care
• Troubleshoot RT equipment such as CPAP and high flow devices as needed
• Adult professional appearance required; any scrub color permitted; tattoos and piercings must be covered
• Local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricting eligibility
• First-time travelers may be considered