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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for an Orthopedic/Med-Surg inpatient unit, requiring at least 1 year of nursing experience, Epic proficiency, and Level 1 Trauma experience.
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Inpatient orthopedic and medical-surgical unit in a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting
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Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
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Rotating holiday shifts required
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6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
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Floating to similar units may be required
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Epic EMR experience required
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No on-call requirements
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Active IL RN license in good standing (temp license accepted)
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BLS certification (American Heart Association)
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Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience
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Epic EMR experience required
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Level 1 Trauma experience required
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Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
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Assess orthopedic and medical-surgical patients each shift and develop individualized care plans
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Educate patients on wound care, mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs
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Set up orthopedic traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care
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Manage wound appliances including wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices
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Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on patient care
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Delegate and monitor interventions performed by HCT staff
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RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract
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Travelers who have been on assignment at this health system for 1 continuous year must either convert to permanent staff or take a 6-month break before returning to any location within the health system
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13-week contract
