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Travel Ortho Inpatient RN - $2,707 per week

American Traveler

  • Urbana, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • $2,707 Per Week

Highlights

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedics unit requiring an active IL RN license and at least one year of relevant nursing experience. Educate patients on wound care, mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs.

Numbers & Facts

LocationUrbana, IL

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Orthopedics
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/23/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedics unit requiring an active IL RN license and at least one year of relevant nursing experience.

Details

  • Inpatient Med/Surg Orthopedics unit caring for ortho and general medical/surgical patients
  • Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 3 shifts per week (36 hours)
  • 6 weekend shifts required within a 6-week period
  • Rotating holiday coverage required
  • Float to similar units as needed
  • Uses Epic for nursing documentation

Requirements

  • Active Illinois RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted)
  • BLS certification (American Heart Association)
  • Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience required
  • ASN required, BSN preferred
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Level 1 Trauma center experience required
  • Experience with ortho traction, surgical traction devices, wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices preferred

Additional Information

  • Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients each shift and develop individualized plans of care
  • Educate patients on wound care, mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs
  • Coordinate with physicians and surgeons on patient care plans
  • Delegate and monitor care delivered by healthcare care team staff
  • Set up and manage ortho traction and surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care
  • Manage wound appliances including wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices
  • Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
  • RTO limited to no more than 7 total days per 13-week contract
  • Contingent workers may not remain on assignment longer than 1 year without a 6-month break in service before returning to this health system

American Traveler Job ID #P-758506. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

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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