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Travel Orthopedic Inpatient RN - $2,398 per week

American Traveler

  • Urbana, IL
  • Today
  • $2,398 Per Week

Highlights

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Ortho float pool position requiring Level 1 Trauma and Epic charting experience on night shift. 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 Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • 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: Sep 28, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Ortho float pool position requiring Level 1 Trauma and Epic charting experience on night shift.

Details

  • Float pool position within the Ortho unit, floating to similar units as needed
  • Cares for orthopedic and medical/surgical patient population
  • Utilizes Epic EMR for charting
  • Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
  • 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week for a total of 36 hours weekly
  • 6 weekend shifts required within a 6-week period
  • Rotating holiday shift coverage required

Requirements

  • Active Illinois RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted)
  • Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
  • Minimum of one year of relevant nursing experience required
  • ASN required, BSN preferred
  • Level 1 Trauma experience required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Skilled in orthopedic and medical/surgical patient assessment
  • Experience with traction setup and surgical traction device manipulation
  • Experience managing wound appliances including wound vacs, drains, and pouches
  • Strong wound care and patient education skills

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 care with physicians and surgeons for ortho and medical/surgical patients
  • Delegate and monitor interventions performed by HCT staff
  • Set up and manage orthopedic traction and surgical traction devices
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date nursing documentation
  • Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
  • RTO may not exceed 7 total days within the 13-week contract
  • Candidates with more than 1 year of continuous prior assignment history at this health system are not eligible without a required 6-month break in service

American Traveler Job ID #P-745804. 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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