What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit requiring IL licensure, 1 year of surgical nursing experience, and EPIC EMR proficiency.
Details
- Inpatient Surgical unit on the 3rd floor with 48 beds across two buildings
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6 on nights, with LPNs and virtual admission/discharge nurses available for support
- Primary care nursing model frequently used
- Night shift schedule with 3, 12-hour shifts starting at 7pm
- Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday for both shifts)
- Holiday rotation required alongside core staff
- No call or standby requirement
- Float to like units only; if floated to a higher acuity unit, would serve as a help-all without taking a patient load
- Uses EPIC EMR, with a conversion occurring in Q2 2026
- Patient population includes neuro (laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI), general surgery (ostomies, hernia repair), joint replacements (total hips/knees), vascular (fem-pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertions), amputations (BKA/AKA), and diabetes management
- Common treatments include PICC lines, TPN/Lipids, PCA pumps, epidurals, IV antibiotics, and chronic pain management with narcotics
- Manages urgent OR cases and sepsis patients
- Tele monitor tech available to monitor patients; RNs responsible for interpreting their own strips
- Draeger brand telemetry monitors used
- Nurse aides available on the unit, though they may be pulled for sitter duties; night shift has greater CNA needs
- Respiratory therapy manages CPAP, Airvo, and occasional BiPap equipment
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required
- BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of surgical nursing experience required
- Total joint replacement experience required
- Understanding of PCA pumps, reversal drugs (Narcan), and sepsis management required
- Experience with TPN/Lipids and narcotic administration required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Must be comfortable titrating Heparin and other drips per protocol
Additional Information
- Fast-paced unit with heavy patient acuity, averaging 8-12 surgical admissions per day alongside discharges
- Charge nurse role typically filled by Blessing staff on day shift; house supervisor may fill this role on nights and takes a smaller assignment to assist the team
- Schedules are released 6 weeks in advance; self-scheduling and block scheduling are not guaranteed
- Unit and department-specific orientation includes one 12-hour shift on the hired shift and unit; first day may run 12-14 hours to complete competencies, computer modules, and general orientation
- Black scrubs required
- 4 hours of billable computer modules must be completed prior to start, delivered the week before start date
- Accepts local candidates
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan