Travel RN - Med/Surg - Peoria, IL - - 12/04/24 - Excellent Benefits 2024-12-04

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse - Acute Care Job Specialty: Acute Care - General Medical Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights, every other weekend and holiday Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Medical-Surgical License: Active RN license required Certifications: BLS - American Heart Must-Have: - General medical level of care experience preferred - Competency in general medical nursing Job Description: - Function as a member of the Patient Care Team to provide professional nursing care services to patients admitted, transferred, and discharged from the medical center. - Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, primarily ages 16 through adult. - Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. - Utilize the Epic electronic medical record system. - Participate in an interdisciplinary approach to meet the expectations of patients and families served. - Provide nursing care in a 13-bed Short Stay Unit, with plans to expand up to an additional 10 beds. - Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5. - Floating to other General Medical units may be required. - Wear appropriate professional attire, avoiding childish scrub characters. - Complete initial training, including one day of Epic training and HealthStream work, followed by two 12-hour shifts with a unit preceptor. - Demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development, and address physical, emotional, and psycho-social needs of patients served. - Engage in six to ten weeks of unit-specific orientation and on-the-job training to learn unit policies, procedures, and work routines. - Develop proficiency in medical equipment use and nursing quality assurance standards. - Comfort patients and communicate effectively with patients, families, and other patient care providers. - Instruct patients and families in self-care/home care procedures. - Assess patients' physical, psychological, and social needs to develop individualized care plans and evaluate patient responses to interventions. 26383879EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse portfolio of experiences adds depth to your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you decide to pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized certifications. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance.