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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN with Urology/Nephrology expertise and an active IL RN license for a 13-week assignment at a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital.
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Work on a 25-bed Medical Surgical unit specializing in Urology/Nephrology with an average daily census of 23
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Day shift schedule (3x12 hours), 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
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Required to work every other weekend
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No on-call responsibilities
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Floating required to other Medical Surgical units within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
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Patient ratio of 1:6
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Cerner charting system used, experience required
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Active Illinois RN license required in hand at time of application
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Current BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted, RQI cards not accepted)
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Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience required
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Cerner EMR experience required
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Prior charge nurse experience required
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Experience with MS/Tele and Med/Surg work settings required
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Skilled in pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
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Proficient in blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral and PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
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Experience administering Heparin
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Skilled in chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, and portable oxygen tank use
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Knowledgeable in isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac management
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Experience with telemetry remote monitoring and rapid response/code team protocols
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Teaching hospital and Level I trauma center experience preferred
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Kidney transplant and Urology/Nephrology experience preferred
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Provide direct patient care to a Urology/Nephrology Medical Surgical population in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply if they have a solid foundation in Med/Surg nursing
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Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
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Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
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Requested time off is ideally limited to 5 days or fewer
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Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
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Any solid color scrubs are acceptable
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Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
