Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 12 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 12 months worked in the last 3 years.

• Experience with Epic is required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Illinois license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• No current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - Blessing Hospital.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to.

Required Skills/Experience: Must have total joint experience. Understanding of PCA pumps, reversal drugs (Narcan), sepsis management, TPN/lipids, and narcotic usage. 1 year of surgical experience required.

Unit Details: Inpatient surgical Med Surg/Telemetry unit. Nurse:patient ratios 1:4-6; nights 1:5-6. LPNs are available, and virtual admission and discharge nurses assist. Primary care nursing model is frequently used. Common patient population and cases include neuro patients, laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI, ostomies, hernia repair, total hip/knee joint replacement, PICC, TPN, lipids, fem-pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertions, BKA, AKA, dialysis, epidurals, IV antibiotics, chronic pain, sepsis, and urgent OR cases. RNs titrate heparin drips per protocol. Tele monitor techs monitor the unit; RNs interpret strips. Uses Draeger tele monitors. Charge nurse takes a smaller assignment to assist. CNAs are available, though they may be pulled to sit. Night shift has higher CNA needs. Uses CPAP home units; Airvo may be used. RT manages respiratory equipment. Bipap is used occasionally and will stay on the unit. Fast-paced unit with heavy patients; can get 8-12 surgery admits per day while discharging patients at the same time.

Special Requests: Will not guarantee block scheduling. Discuss with leader for any scheduling needs.

Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend; Saturday and Sunday for both shifts. Holiday rotation with core staff. No call.

Floating Requirements: Float to like units only. If floated to higher acuity, it would be as a help-all and not with a patient load.

14 days maximum time off

1 Manager/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

1 reference required from within the last 3 years

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: IL
• Certifications: Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/4-6
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-06-08
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3