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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a RN for an Orthopedic unit position requiring an active IL license and 1-2 years of clinical experience in postop and med/surg care.
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Work in a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital on the Orthopedic unit (6 Ortho)
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43-bed unit with all private rooms
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Patient population includes a wide variety of medical surgical, postoperative orthopedic, and trauma cases with fractures
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Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on 12-hour days and 1:5-6 on 12-hour nights
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PCT support available at a 1:7-8 ratio
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Uses EPIC EMR
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RT equipment on unit includes CPAP and heated high flow as needed, with RNs troubleshooting only
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House-wide telemetry monitoring with Philips monitors
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12-hour night shift schedule
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Every other weekend required, with Saturday/Sunday day shifts and Friday/Saturday night shifts
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No call or standby requirements
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Travelers float first when needed, typically to other Med/Surg floors
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Active IL RN license required
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BLS (AHA) certification required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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1-2 years of postoperative surgical care and general med/surg experience preferred
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Primary charge RN present each shift with 24/7 house supervisor support
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Negative drug screen required for all panels
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Provide postoperative and general med/surg nursing care to a variety of medical surgical and orthopedic trauma patients
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Two-part unit and department specific orientation provided
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Professional appearance required with any color scrubs permitted; tattoos and piercings must be covered
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Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a reduced local pay rate
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
