Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Convenient Care (Med/Surg) position requiring Epic EMR experience and active IL RN licensure for a 13-week day shift contract.

Job Details

• Outpatient convenient care setting (Med/Surg equivalent),

• Day shift schedule: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hrs/week),

• Epic EMR experience required,

• Performs a wide range of clinical procedures including IV starts and therapy, wound care, EKG, catheterizations, splint applications, nebulizer treatments, ear washes, peak flows, crutch training, vision screenings, suture/staple removal, and point-of-care testing,

• Assists providers with procedures such as vaginal exams, suture/staple placement, and incision and drainage,

• Responsible for telephone triage and patient nurse inbox communications,

Job Requirements

• Active IL RN license in good standing required; temporary license accepted,

• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (all American Heart Association),

• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience required,

• Epic EMR experience required,

• Level 1 Trauma experience required,

• Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred,

• Must be fluent in English (speak, read, and write),

• Proficient in basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser applications,

Additional Information

• Provides direct patient care including rooming patients, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and chief complaint collection,

• Serves as Nurse Lead when assigned and acts as preceptor for new staff and healthcare students,

• Participates as a member of the Code Team when needed,

• Provides patient education and written discharge/follow-up instructions per provider direction,

• Manages prescription refill communications with pharmacies and patients per department protocols,

• Maintains department-specific competencies related to point-of-care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training,

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible,

• Requested time off (RTO) not to exceed 7 days per 13-week contract,

• Travelers who have been on continuous assignment at this health system for 1 year must either convert to permanent employment or take a 6-month break before returning to any location within the health system