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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Surgical unit position requiring at least one year of relevant nursing experience and an active IL RN license.
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Work in the surgical unit of a hospital setting
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Provides post-operative care for complex surgical patients
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Cares for patients with new tracheostomies
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Manages complex wounds including wound vac care
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Assesses, manages, and educates patients and families on new ostomies
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Collaborates with general surgical and OMFS residency services
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Day shift schedule: 7:00a-7:30p (3x 12-hour shifts)
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36 hours per week over 3 days
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Weekend requirement of 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
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Holiday coverage on a rotating basis
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Uses Epic for charting
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Active IL RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted)
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Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
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Minimum of one year of relevant nursing experience
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ASN required, BSN preferred
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Epic charting experience required
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Level 1 Trauma center experience required
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Serves as the primary caregiver responsible for a designated group of patients, utilizing the nursing process to guide care
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Completes initial patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care based on patient and family needs
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Implements and modifies nursing interventions based on continuous evaluation of patient outcomes
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Maintains accurate documentation to support care coordination across the healthcare team
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Reports and corrects safety hazards to ensure patient and staff safety
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Collaborates with peers and provides constructive feedback to support professional development
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Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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RTO may not exceed 7 total days within the 13-week contract
