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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 hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in an LTAC unit, requiring an active IL RN license and at least 1 year of experience.
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Work in the LTAC Med/Surg unit of an acute care hospital
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10-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5
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Care for patients with respiratory failure, post-surgical needs, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac conditions
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Perform PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/midline usage and care, and tracheostomy patient care
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Titrate drips including Heparin
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RT staff manages all respiratory equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow); RNs troubleshoot only
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Housewide tele packs monitored by a dedicated Monitor Tech stationed in the ICU
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House Supervisor available 24/7
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Nurse aides/PCTs available at a 1:10 ratio
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Uses EPIC EMR
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12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
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Weekend rotation required every other weekend plus additional shifts as needed
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Holiday rotation required plus additional shifts as needed
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Qualified Med/Surg RNs may float to ICU and occasionally to Acute Rehab
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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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BLS (AHA) certification required
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ACLS certification preferred but not required
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Minimum 1 year of experience required
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BSN not required
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Experience with PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/midline care, and tracheostomy patients required
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Experience titrating drips required
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Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels as part of a Drug-Free Campus policy
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Provide direct patient care within an LTAC Med/Surg unit including monitoring, drip titration, and wound/tube care
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Classroom orientation per facility policy plus 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor
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Scrubs required in any color; only facility-approved t-shirts permitted
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COVID vaccination is not required for consideration
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Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local pay rate
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No radius restriction limiting eligibility for the position
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First-time travelers may be considered for this role
