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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Chicago, IL
Epic Travel Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,126/week
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Overview

  • Start Date01/21/2025
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,126/week

Description

Job Opportunities

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - Pediatric Stepdown

Shift: Nights / 7p-7:30a, 12x3, 36 hrs per week, EOW

Length: 13 weeks

Requirements:

  • IL license
  • 2 years experience
  • Vents, trach, and G tube experience
  • 1:4 ratio experience required
  • Meditech experience required
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • Charting: Meditech

Other Details:

  • Float
  • No first timers
  • Ratios: 1:3-4
  • Inpatient Unit is very unique - 1 unit, 39 beds, all specialties on this unit, 50-60% of patients have some sort of technology dependence - ages 2 weeks to 18 yrs old
  • COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Required + Booster - No Exemptions, Current Booster
  • Flu vaccine required - NO EXEMPTIONS
  • Locals accepted:

Position / Specialty: Pediatric Stepdown RN
*PLEASE READ* Inpatient Unit is very unique - 1 unit, 39 beds, all specialties on this unit, 50-60% of patients have some sort of technology dependence - ages 2 weeks to 18 yrs old.
**IL RN LICENSE REQUIRED IN HAND FOR SUBMISSION**
Start date: ASAP -
Ratios: 1:3-4
Years of experience REQ: 2 years
First-timers accepted: N
Weekend REQ: Y – every other weekend required
Certs REQ:
- Valid IL license at time of submission preferred
- BCLS
- PALS
Is on-call REQ? (Y/N) What is the req? N
Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Y
Open to accommodating block schedule? N
Locals accepted: Y –
Pending License accepted: Y
RTO Restrictions: RTO must be approved and included in the contract prior to the start date - No RTO may be added after the contract has started.
Guaranteed Hours:
36 hours for 3-12 hour shifts
48 hours for 4-12 hour shifts
40 hours for shifts less than 12 hours (8-hour and 10-hour shifts)
Special Requirements:
- Vents, trach, and G tube experience required.
- 1:4 ratio experience required
- Meditech experience required
- Flu vaccine required - NO EXEMPTIONS
*PLEASE READ* Inpatient Unit is very unique - 1 unit, 39 beds, all specialties on this unit, 50-60% of patients have some sort of technology dependence - ages 2 weeks to 18 yrs old.
Additional Notes:
We are an acute care unit that cares for patients with chronic illness. Our children have tracheostomies with chronic ventilators. We do not have drips or surgical patients, transitional patients. Vents, trach, and G tube experience required.
Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility: Children's
Magnet / Teaching / Level Trauma (if applicable): N/A
Total Staffed Beds: 62
Scrub Color: All: any color, neat and clean. Peds themed encouraged
Charting: Meditech

Unit:
7500 | RN Peds Stepdown

Epic Travel Staffing:

  • Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
  • Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
  • Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
  • Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
  • Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses
  • Epic Staffing Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, housing, age, disability, or genetics.
  • We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.

By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.

Please note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).

Epic Travel FKA Emerald Staffing Group, Nursing Job ID #921889. Pay package is based on 12.0 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: travel nurse (rn) tele/stepdown (telemetry/pcu)

Employer

Epic Travel Staffing

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At Epic Travel Staffing (formerly Emerald Health Services), you are always our top priority. We believe that every traveler has the ability to achieve their career goals while living the adventure of a lifetime. We’ve been going above and beyond to curate life-changing experiences for nurses and allied health travelers since 2002. It’s not just about filling positions. It’s about opportunities to expand careers and accelerate the productivity of facilities across the nation. Our recruiters have access to travel nursing, nurse leadership and allied healthcare positions in all 50 states. The pay and location are yours to choose.
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About Chicago, IL

As a Travel Telemetry PCU Nurse in Chicago, IL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Chicago is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget for higher housing and transportation costs.
Weather
  • Chicago experiences hot summers with average highs around 83°F and cold winters with average lows around 16°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chicago, but they may require some research and planning to find the right fit.
Transportation
  • Chicago is car-friendly, but public transportation is also widely used and convenient, with an extensive network of buses and trains operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Demographics
  • Chicago is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the urban environment.
  • Chicago has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and teaching hospitals.
Things to Do
  • Chicago offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially known for its deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs.
  • The city has a thriving art and music scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at iconic venues like Wrigley Field.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks, lakefront, and beaches.
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