Travel Nurse RN - Cardiology - $2,398 per week

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiology for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: CardiologyDiscipline: RNStart Date: ASAPDuration: 9 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary (Staff Registered Nurse): - Provides professional nursing care to a group of patients within a designated time frame using the nursing process. - Assumes responsibility for patient care, utilizing current nursing trends, technology, and resources in alignment with institutional philosophy. - Performs all required unit-based responsibilities and duties within the scope of service. - Implements procedures and clinical theories relevant to the assigned area of practice. - Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation to support continuity of care and information sharing among the healthcare team. - Conducts initial patient assessments upon admission and develops individualized care plans based on patient and family needs. - Implements and modifies care plans and interventions based on ongoing patient evaluations. - Ensures patient and employee safety by identifying and addressing safety hazards and incidents. - Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to resolve issues and support patient care. - Provides constructive feedback and collaborates with colleagues for professional development and knowledge sharing. - Identifies personal learning needs and actively seeks opportunities for professional growth. - Meets all departmental competency requirements. - Manages care for acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients. - Collaboratively sets patient goals and maintains care plans with patients and families. - Administers medications, monitors effects, and implements other interventions as needed. - Prepares patients for procedures, manages pain, performs IV venipuncture, blood administration, and monitors laboratory values. - Coordinates patient discharges and provides education for safe transitions from hospital care. - Documents all care activities in the electronic medical record (EMR). - Facilitates team huddles and ensures effective team communication. - Delegates tasks appropriately and follows up to ensure completion. - Responds promptly to call lights and addresses basic patient care needs (e.g., turning, toileting). - Manages conflicts and maintains professional communication with all team members. Required Certifications & Licensure: - Active Illinois RN license in good standing. - BLS certification (American Heart Association). - ACLS certification (American Heart Association).Med Ninjas Job ID #16468. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About Med NinjasAt Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.Benefits401k retirement planMedical benefits