Travel RN - Med/Surg

Travel RN - Med/SurgAmerican TravelerPeoria, Illinois, United StatesAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 15$2,383.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Nephrology unit position on night shift, requiring an active IL RN license and at least 1 year of gen-med experience.DetailsAcute care Nephrology unit within a hospital setting21-bed unit with mostly private rooms and overhead lift equipment in all roomsNurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 on nightsPatient population includes ESRD, AKI, hemo- and peritoneal dialysis patients, parathyroidectomies, ileal conduit creations, TURPs, prostatectomies, kidney stone cases, graft/fistula repairs, and kidney/pancreas transplant patientsGen-med overflow patients also cared for on this unitBedside report and 1-2 hour patient rounding requiredEPIC EMR used12-hour night shifts using a 3-12s schedule (7p-7:30a)Weekend requirement is every other weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) for night shiftHoliday requirement is every other holiday, with some negotiation possibleNo call or standby shifts requiredMay float to other gen-med units, and infrequently to ED or ICU as a helping hand or sitterCharge Nurse and House Supervisor available 24/7PCTs available on all shifts to assist with vitals, baths, accu-checks, and foley catheter removalRNs are not required to titrate dripsNo ventilator management required; respiratory therapists available for treatmentsTelemetry monitored remotely by TeleTechs; RNs are not required to interpret stripsRequirementsActive IL RN license required at time of considerationBLS certification (AHA) requiredMinimum 1 year of RN experience requiredGen-med background requiredNephrology or urology background preferredMust be able to pass a negative drug screen for all panelsAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care to nephrology and transplant patients, including pre- and post-operative monitoringAdminister inhalers as needed for respiratory supportWork collaboratively with PCTs, charge nurses, and house supervisorsUnit-specific orientation includes 3 days with a preceptorDress code allows any scrub color; no artificial or gel nails, chipped polish, visible tattoos, or piercings beyond simple earrings for femalesLocal candidates accepted with no radius restriction for eligibilityFirst-time travelers may be considered for this position