Medical Surgical 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 role experience is required with some in the last 12 months.

12 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience 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.

Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted.

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:

Required Skills/Experience:

• Must have total joint experience.
• Understanding of PCA pumps, reversal drugs (Narcan), sepsis management.
• Experience with TPN/ Lipids. Narcotic usage.
• RNs required to titrate drips: Heparin.
• RNs to interpret strips.

Types of Patients on Unit: Neuro- laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI, belly surgery-ostomies, hernia repair, joint replacement-total hips/knees. PICC, TPN, Lipids. Fem pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertions, BKA, AKA. DM (dialysis is also located on the 3rd floor) PCA, some epidurals, iv abx, chronic pain (narcotics), sepsis, urgent OR cases.

Special Requests: Will not guarantee block scheduling.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Every other weekend - Saturday, Sunday
• Holiday rotation with core staff

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

7 days maximum time off

1 reference from last 12 months (Manager/Supervisor reference type) - required for submission

1 reference from last 3 years (Any reference type) - required for submission

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

BLS (Basic Life Support)

NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

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

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/4-6
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2025-09-17
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3