Travel Ortho Inpatient RN - $2,290 per week

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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Orthopedic Med/Surg unit position requiring Level 1 Trauma and Epic charting experience.

Details

• Work in the Orthopedic Inpatient unit of a hospital environment
• Care for orthopedic and medical/surgical patient populations
• Uses Epic EMR for charting
• Performs surgical traction device manipulation, traction setup, and wound appliance management
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 36 hours per week over 3 days per week
• No on-call responsibilities
• Required to work 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• Floating required to similar units

Requirements

• Active Illinois state RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted)
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience
• ASN required; BSN preferred
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in medication management, wound appliance management, care transition planning, and delegation

Additional Information

• Perform initial patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care based on patient and family needs
• Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients each shift
• Educate patients on wound care, mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs
• Coordinate patient care with physician and surgeon partners
• Delegate and monitor interventions performed by healthcare technician staff
• Set up and manage orthopedic traction and manipulate 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 not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Prior Carle Health contingent workers must complete a 6-month break in service if they were on assignment for more than 1 year before returning

American Traveler Job ID #P-738291. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

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