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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Chicago, Illinois
South Shore Hospital

$1,288-1,638/week

Posted 18 hours ago Verified

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Certification details

Required certifications: BLS, ACLS
Preferred certifications: PALS and CPI

Job details

ER Nurses needed for immediate starts in Chicago, IL.
Three 12-hour shifts per week and candidates will need at least 1 year of experience in the ER.
ER Nurses will be working in an environment where the common diagnoses/types of patients include Respiratory patients, Overdoses (heroin), geri-psych, and a typical ED population.

Job requirements

At least 1 year of experience in the ER
BLS and ALS required
Preference for PALS and CPI

Schedule information

Three 12-hour shifts per week
Schedule is made out 4 weeks at a time
Overtime is available
Modified self-scheduling

Unit specific information

No Fast Track but will see fast track patients out of waiting room
Patients per day: 20-40 visits
Ratios: 1:4, can be up to 1:5-6 including hallway patients
In-house Security: 24/7
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: typical ED population
No separate area for Psych holds; they are held in the ER
ED does not have an interventional cath lab in house

Additional Details

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, SANE
Client has a profile review process
Accepts local clinicians
Orientation: Every 4th Tuesday of the month ONLY
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
No floating requirement listed

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Short Term Acute Care
122 beds
MEDITECH

ADDRESS8012 S Crandon AveChicago, IL 60617

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Weather

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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.

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