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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
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Length: 15 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg LTAC unit requiring at least 1 year of experience and active IL licensure.
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Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
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10-bed unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
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Patient population includes respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotic, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac cases
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Care involves PEG tube feedings, CVC/PICC/midline management, and tracheostomy patients
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RNs responsible for titrating drips, including Heparin
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Respiratory Therapy manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment; RNs troubleshoot only
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Housewide tele packs monitored by dedicated Monitor Techs in the ICU
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House Supervisor available 24/7; no dedicated charge nurse taking assignments
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Nurse aides/PCTs on unit at a 1:10 ratio
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12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
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EPIC EMR used
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Every other weekend requirement plus additional shifts as needed
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Holiday rotation required plus additional shifts as needed
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Potential to float to ICU or Acute Rehab as needed
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No current call or standby requirement, though subject to change
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Active IL RN license required
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Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
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BLS (AHA) certification required
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ACLS preferred but not required
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EPIC EMR experience preferred
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Must be able to produce a negative drug screen for all panels
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Provide direct patient care in a Med/Surg LTAC setting including drip titration and specialized wound and tube care
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Unit orientation includes classroom training per facility policy plus 2 shifts with a preceptor
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Scrubs required in any color; only facility-approved t-shirts permitted
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Local candidates accepted; local rate applies for clinicians within 50 miles of the facility
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No radius restriction for eligibility
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COVID vaccination not required
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First-time travelers may be considered
