Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Ortho RN for a night shift position requiring at least one year of relevant nursing experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Inpatient Ortho unit within a hospital setting caring for ortho and medical/surgical patients
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours)
• 6 weekend shifts required within a 6-week period
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• Floating to similar units as needed
• Utilizes EPIC charting system
• Works with ortho traction, surgical traction devices, wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted)
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience required
• ASN required, BSN preferred
• EPIC charting experience and Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Experience with wound care, patient mobility, and medication management

Additional Information

• Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift and develop individualized plans of care
• Educate patients on wound care, mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs
• Coordinate with physicians and surgeons regarding patient care
• Delegate and monitor interventions performed by healthcare care team (HCT) staff
• Set up and manage ortho traction and surgical traction devices
• Manage wound appliances including wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days during the 13-week contract
• Previous Carle Health contingent workers must complete a 6-month break in service if they were on assignment for more than 1 year before returning