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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring an active IL license and 2+ years of experience in a Level 2 trauma acute care setting.
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Acute care Med/Surg unit within a Level 2 trauma facility
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37-bed unit with a combination of private and semi-private rooms
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Patient ratios are approximately 1:4-6 on day shift and 1:5-6 on night shift
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CNA support ratio is approximately 1:10-15
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Common diagnoses include COPD, sepsis, CVA, COVID, pneumonia, and various surgical cases (hip, knee, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, bowel resections)
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Unit accepts telemetry patients monitored centrally with strip visualization available on the floor
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Common drips include Lasix and Heparin
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No ventilators on the unit, though BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow patients are managed
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In-house hospitalist coverage during the day and APN/eHospitalist coverage at night
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Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
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EPIC EMR system used for charting
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12-hour night shifts (7p-7:30a)
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Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday) for both day and night shifts
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Every other holiday coverage required depending on schedule
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Floating to other units may be required based on competency, with a full patient assignment taken during float shifts
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No call requirements
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Self-scheduling available, with manager-created schedules given the short contract length
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Active IL RN license required
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Current BLS (AHA) certification required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience 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 as required by the Drug-Free Campus policy
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Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit treating a wide range of medical and surgical diagnoses
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Charge nurses are typically available 24/7 and may take patient assignments as needed
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Unit-specific orientation includes 2 days in the department plus 1 day of hospital/EMR orientation
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No specific scrub color required; approved facility logo gear may be worn with scrub pants
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Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local rate
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
