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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level I trauma center in Illinois, requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR experience across multiple surgical service lines.
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23-room OR within an acute care, Magnet-designated, Level I trauma center
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Day shift, 4x10s (6:45–17:15)
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Works across all surgical service lines except cardiovascular
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Required to work 1 weekend per month
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On-call required approximately 1 time per week
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Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility is required of all travelers
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Uses Cerner for charting (experience preferred)
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Scrubs are provided for this role
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Free parking is available with a permit obtained during orientation
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Active IL RN license required; must be in hand or actively in the application process
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Current BLS required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI cards not accepted)
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CNOR preferred
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Minimum 3 years of OR experience required
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General OR and Level I trauma experience required
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Required surgical case experience spans multiple service lines including: General Surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple), Bariatrics (laparoscopic-assisted cases), Neurology (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion), Orthopedics (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, open and closed fracture reduction), Plastic Surgery (free flap/microvascular), Transplant (organ donation), and Urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy)
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Required trauma experience includes amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, and MVA with multiple injuries
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Required emergency management skills include code response, fire safety, latex allergy management, and malignant hyperthermia protocol
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Required equipment experience: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables
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Required clinical skills: blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (time-out), and urinary bladder catheterization
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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Must reside 50 or more miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
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Travel pairs are not accepted
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Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been away for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
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Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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All requested time off is subject to manager review and approval
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Block scheduling is not available for this assignment
