Travel Nurse RN - Preoperative - $2,192 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Preoperative for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois. The position is a 12‑week travel assignment requiring 40 hours per week on 8‑hour day shifts. The ideal candidate will have 1‑2 years’ recent acute care experience and be prepared to administer pre‑surgery medicine, evaluate admission documents, identify emergency procedures, adhere to pre‑operation policies, coordinate nursing care, provide basic bedside care, implement and evaluate patient care plans, administer IV therapy, maintain supplies and equipment, report suspected abuse, and meet the physical demands of the role (standing/walking for long periods, bending/leaning/stooping, lifting up to 20 lb with occasional patient lifts up to 50 lb). Strong stress‑coping skills and the ability to relate to patients of all ages and backgrounds are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer pre‑surgery medicine if necessary
• Evaluate admission documents
• Identify emergency procedures
• Adhere to necessary pre‑operation policies and procedures
• Coordinate nursing care, including collection and analysis of assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses, identify expected outcomes, and develop a plan of care in collaboration with patient/family and the interdisciplinary team
• Provide basic bedside care
• Implement and evaluate patient care plans based on patient assessment
• Provide IV therapy
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
• Easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds
• Possess good stress‑coping skills and relate to people of all ages and backgrounds

Requirements

• 1‑2 years’ recent acute care experience
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• 3 years of experience (or equivalent)
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning the assignment

Schedule

8‑hour day shifts, 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan