Travel Medical-Surgical Neuro RN

Position: Travel Medical-Surgical Neuro RN - $3,080 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Med Surg

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

ASAP

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 48 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Neuro unit in Illinois with an active IL license, BLS, and NIHSS certification required.
Responsibilities

• Work in the Med/Surg Neuro unit of an acute care hospital

• Night shifts available as 4x12 or 3x12-hour shifts (18:00-06:30)

• Patient census averages 32 per day with a neurological and medical-surgical focus

• Patient populations include CVA, pre/post neuro surgery, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injury cases

• Required to work every other weekend

• No on-call duties required

• Floating within scope to other units as needed

• Royal blue scrubs required

• Uses Cerner EMR system;
Cerner experience required

• Level II Trauma Center

• Provide comprehensive care for neurological and medical-surgical patients

• Role includes managing complex cases involving neuro, cardiac, GI, respiratory, wound, and medication therapies

• Work in a teaching and Level II trauma hospital environment

• Collaborate with Rapid Response Teams for emergency interventions

• Royal blue scrubs required for all shifts

• Parking permit provided at no cost; process completed during orientation

• Ideally, no more than 5 days of requested time off will be accommodated

• Local candidates accepted; no radius restrictions
Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of application

• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required

• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required

• Telemetry and remote cardiac monitoring experience required

• Skills in rapid response, colostomy and feeding tube care, IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC management, blood product administration, and surgical drain management required

• Medication administration experience required for heparin, insulin, and PCA

• Experience with respiratory interventions including chest tubes, tracheostomy care, CPAP/BiPAP, and noninvasive airway management required

• Continuous bladder irrigation experience required

• Wound care and wound vac skills required

• Cerner charting experience required

• Teaching hospital and Level II trauma experience preferred

• First-time travelers not accepted
Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

• 401(k) Plan

• Weekly Payroll Deposit

• Free Online CEUs

• Generous Housing Allowance

• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

• Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job  #P. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg - Neuro
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.