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Job Description
Assignment Overview Shift:
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours:
36 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Jun 29, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg (Acute Care) travel assignment requiring an active IL RN license and telemetry monitoring experience in a 16-bed unit. Details 16-bed Med/Surg (Acute Care) unit in an acute care hospital setting Patient population includes medical conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, cellulitis, and CHF, as well as surgical cases including colon resections and orthopedic procedures (total hips and knees) Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 Nihon Kohden telemetry monitoring used; RNs are responsible for interpreting their own strips Equipment includes high-flow oxygen and Vapotherm; more complex respiratory support (e.g., BiPAP) cases are transferred to the ICU Charting system: Cerner 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) Every other or every third weekend required High patient turnover with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the day Occasional floating to assist as a safety sitter or in other supportive roles No mandatory call requirements Occasional assistance with outpatient infusions may be requested Requirements Active IL RN license required BLS certification (AHA) required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Telemetry monitoring experience required Experience in a rural hospital setting preferred Strong assessment and critical thinking skills required BSN not required Additional Information Comprehensive first-week orientation covering HR processes, infection control training, equipment familiarization, and hands-on experience with a preceptor Team includes a CNA, a clinical care coordinator, a charge nurse who takes active patient assignments, and a house supervisor available on weekends Schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance with traveler preferences accommodated when possible No mandatory holiday coverage; volunteers are appreciated Dress code: pewter scrub tops with black pants and shoes; colored tops are acceptable when layered under a pewter outer garment Strong charting skills are essential due to the facility's commitment to quality care