Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring an active IL license, EPIC experience, and ACLS/BLS certifications.

Details

• Acute care setting in the Pre-Op & Phase II Recovery department (PACU)
• 60 beds total between Pre-Op and Phase II cubicles
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, with assignment of the next patient once the current one is in surgery
• Patient population includes ortho, urology, gyne, general, breast, bariatric, ENT, dental, GI, open heart, neuro, cath lab, EP lab, and pediatric cases
• Uses EPIC EMR, including Optime and Radiant modules
• 12-hour day shifts with varying start times (e.g., 7-1930, 9-1730, variable 8s)
• Call requirement once per week until 11 PM with a 1-hour call response time
• No weekend or holiday requirements at this time
• Floating required within the Pre-Op/Phase II units (3 total)
• Charge nurse present on each shift and may take an assignment
• Nurse aides are present on the unit

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• EPIC experience required; Optime/Radiant and cardiac experience preferred
• BSN not required for this position
• Must pass a negative drug screen across all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in Pre-Op and Phase II Recovery before and after surgical procedures
• 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation provided
• Hospital-provided scrubs required
• Local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility, with no radius restriction on eligibility
• COVID vaccination is not required
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role