Travel Observation Unit Registered Nurse

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN DOU - Direct Observation Unit for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 07/27/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Direct Observation Unit (Telemetry) position at a Level 1 Trauma hospital in Urbana, IL, requiring Epic experience and an active IL RN license.

Details\n

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• Day shift position: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours per week
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• Medical observation unit (T6) within a hospital setting
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• Float to similar units as required
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• Six weekend shifts required per six-week schedule
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• Every other holiday coverage required
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• No on-call responsibilities
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Requirements\n

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• Active IL RN license in good standing required (temporary license accepted)
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• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
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• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
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• Epic EMR experience required
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• Level 1 Trauma experience required
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• IV site assessment and IV insertion skills required
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• ASN required; BSN preferred
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• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for this position
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Additional Information\n

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• Responsibilities include completing patient admissions assessments, developing and modifying individualized plans of care, implementing nursing interventions, and maintaining accurate documentation
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• IV site assessments required every 4 hours; new IV insertions performed per facility policy
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• Documentation standards must be maintained as evidenced by passing quarterly chart audits
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• Attendance at 5 out of 6 staff meetings per year is required
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• Contingent workers may not remain on continuous assignment at this health system for more than 1 year; a 6-month break in service is required before returning to any facility within the system
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• RTO is limited to no more than 7 total days per 13-week contract
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• 13-week contract
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American Traveler Job ID #P-726517. 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 - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit

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