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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 hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring Level I trauma experience and an active IL RN license.
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Work in a 13-bed Surgical ICU within an acute care hospital setting
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Care for post-surgical patients, including open abdomens, multi-system trauma, and endovascular cases
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Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:2, ranging from 1:1 to 1:3
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Responsible for titrating drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin
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Responsible for reading and interpreting own telemetry strips with support from monitor techs
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Support from charge nurse and 24/7 house supervisor, intensivists on-site 0700-1900 with tele-medicine coverage overnight
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24/7 respiratory therapy support with vent, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
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Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at a 1:10 ratio
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12-hour day shifts scheduled 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
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Weekend requirement of 6 shifts within a 6-week period
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Holiday coverage required every other holiday
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No call or standby requirement
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Floating required to lower level of care units, taking a full team assignment (3 patients on Stepdown or 5-6 patients in general medical)
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Uses EPIC EMR system
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Active IL RN license required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
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Minimum 1 year of experience required
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Level I trauma center experience required
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ICU experience required
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Negative drug screen required for all panels
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Provide critical care nursing to post-surgical and multi-trauma ICU patients, including drip titration and hemodynamic monitoring
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Unit-specific orientation includes 8 hours of EPIC and systems training, 8 hours with an educator, 4 hours of shadowing, and 12 hours with a preceptor on the unit
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No specific scrub color or dress code requirements
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Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local rate
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COVID vaccination is not required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
