Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Company: American Traveler
Location: Decatur
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN
Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois. Job
Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start
Date: 11/17/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12
hours, nights Employment Type: Travel \n Job Description\n American
Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift
position in a Level II Trauma Center, requiring an active IL RN
license and proficiency with Cerner. \n \n Responsibilities\n Work
in the Medical Surgical unit of an acute care hospital Night shifts
available: 3x12 or 4x12 (18:00–6:30) Patient census averages 35 per
shift Level II Trauma Center with 372 staffed beds Utilizes Cerner
for charting; Cerner experience required Floating required within
the hospital and to nearby affiliate hospitals Every other weekend
is required; no on-call responsibilities Accepts local candidates
with no radius restriction Duties include comprehensive care for
diverse Med/Surg patients, involvement with rapid response teams,
and management of cardiac, GI, GU/renal, respiratory and wound care
cases Team structure includes interdisciplinary collaboration in a
busy, high-acuity unit Blue, black, or gray scrubs required Must be
able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays Must not exceed 5 days of
non-holiday requested time off without facility approval Free
parking available with permit upon orientation First-time travelers
are not eligible for this assignment \n \n Requirements\n Active IL
RN license required at the time of consideration or evidence of
application in process Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN
experience required BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross
accepted; RQI not accepted) Proficiency with remote telemetry,
rapid response teams, and emergency response Experience with
colostomy care, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis,
renal failure, IV therapy, phlebotomy, central/PICC line
management, and blood product administration Competence in Heparin,
Insulin, and PCA medication administration Skilled in respiratory
interventions: CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy management, and
portable oxygen equipment Knowledge in wound care, isolation
precautions, and wound vac use Cerner charting experience required
Permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month break before
applying as a traveler \n Benefits\n High Pay and Bonuses Medical,
Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly
Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel
and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts \n American Traveler Job ID
P-626089. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per
week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be
determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American
Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has
established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team
ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or
expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands
of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and
approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with
your career aspirations and personal requirements. American
Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical,
dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your
assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends,
and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our
in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort
throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax
and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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