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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU/CCU RN for a night shift travel contract at a Critical Access, Magnet-designated hospital in Jacksonville, IL, requiring an active Illinois RN license and a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
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Critical Access, Magnet-designated hospital with a 4-bed ICU unit
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Patient ratio of 1:2 on all shifts
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Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (1900–0730)
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Every other weekend required
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Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility — all travelers are expected to float
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No on-call requirements
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Cerner EMR used; experience preferred
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Required cardiac monitoring skills include dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure care, 12-lead EKG acquisition, and IV insulin protocol management
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Required IV therapy skills include arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and starting IVs
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Required medication management skills include continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
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Required respiratory skills include BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube insertion/removal assistance, ventilated patient care, HFNC, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, and ventilator management
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Chronic and acute renal failure patient experience required
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Additional clinical competencies include infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE use, and wound/surgical drain management
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Active Illinois RN license required — pending licensure is not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of ICU/CCU nursing experience required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — must be active and from AHA or Red Cross (RQI AHA cards not accepted)
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SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
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13-week contract of approximately 36 hours per week on night shifts
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
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Travel pairs are not accepted — candidates must apply individually
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RTO of up to 5 days is generally accommodated; requests beyond 5 days require facility approval
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Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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Scrubs: any solid color
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Free parking is available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation
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Schedule requests can be discussed with the manager
