Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN with prior travel nursing experience and a Level 1 Trauma Center background for a 12-week contract in Evanston, IL.

Details

• 29-bed telemetry unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Average length of stay of 3-4 days
• Common diagnoses include neurosurgery, urology, ortho, surgical overflow, and tele/med-surg patients
• Day shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Possible floating to Glenbrook, Skokie, and Highland Park facilities
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC for BLS)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center required
• Prior travel nursing experience required, including at least 1 completed travel assignment
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass a Relias EKG test with a score of 80% or higher prior to consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration
• 2 professional references required, with 1 reference from the most recent travel assignment

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry nursing care within a busy surgical and neuro/ortho patient population
• Must complete an on-site EKG competency test on Day 1 of orientation; failure may result in contract termination
• A study guide will be provided in advance to help prepare for the Day 1 EKG test
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be separated from the facility for 12 months before being eligible as a traveler
• Must work 1-2 holidays during the contract
• RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts or 7 days for 13-week contracts
• Candidates will participate in a brief 10-15 minute interview with the hospital