Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,344 per week

The staff Registered Nurse (RN)

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.

Job Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience.
• Illinois state RN License in good standing.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.).

Schedule Information

Days 7a-7:30p
3 12-hour shifts per week
Shift: Day
Hours per day: 12
Hours per week: 36

Unit Specific Information

Unit: CMH Neuro 8C