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Shift: Days, 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 an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry & PCU position at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Rock Island, IL, requiring IL licensure in hand and proficiency with vasoactive drip titration.
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Night shift position with hours of 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call responsibilities
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Med/Surg Telemetry and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting
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Level 1 Trauma Center
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Patients requiring telemetry monitoring and progressive care interventions
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Procedures include chest tubes, femstops, trachs, continuous bladder irrigations (CBIs), wound drains, and central line management
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Vasoactive and high-alert medication management including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, and Argatroban — some titration required
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EMR: Epic
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Floating within the same discipline across local campuses may be required
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13-week contract
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Active IL RN license required at time of consideration; IA RN license also required (if not yet active, proof of application for an Iowa single-state or compact RN license is acceptable during compliance)
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required — no pending certifications accepted
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Med/Surg Telemetry or PCU required
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Proficiency with chest tubes, femstops, trachs, CBIs, drains, and central lines required
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Experience with vasoactive and high-alert medication management and titration required
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At least 1 completed travel contract preferred
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A supervisory reference from within the past 2 years required for consideration
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Driver's license required for consideration
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Skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration
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Candidates must have a taxable address located more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
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Candidates who have been employed by UnityPoint Health within the past 12 months are not eligible
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Travelers are required to work 1–2 of 3 summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
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As part of the interdisciplinary care team, the RN contributes clinical knowledge and skills in the provision and management of patient care
