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 Job Specialty: Short Stay Unit Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 1 year in General Medicine or more acute settings License: Current RN license Certifications: BLS Must-Have: 2 years of Med/Surg experience preferred Job Description: - Perform patient care tasks including vitals, assessment, and medication administration. - Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status and needs. - Utilize equipment such as the Epic Charting System and Pyxis Medication Cabinets. - Work in a 13-bed Observation Unit with a 1/5 nurse to patient ratio alongside a Charge Nurse resource. - Participate in unit training and orientation, including a day of Epic Inpatient Nurse training followed by two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor. - Be adaptable and teamwork-oriented in a fast-paced environment with a variety of diagnoses such as minor traumas, pre-op surgeries, and GI/GU issues. - Understand that patient length of stay is shorter than on a general medical unit, with frequent bed turnover. - Dress code requires any color scrubs without childish cartoon characters; micro fleece material is not allowed. 26439333EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location.