Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,596 per week in Urbana, IL
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Job Title: Registered Nurse - CVICU/Stepdown Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: CVICU/Stepdown Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience required License: IL RN License in good standing Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have: CVICU Stepdown experience Description: The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients for a designated time frame, providing care through the nursing process while utilizing nursing trends, technology, and resources within the institution's philosophy. Essential Functions: - Perform all responsibilities required by the unit as specific to the scope of service. - Implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. - Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team. - Complete initial assessment upon patient admission and develop an appropriate plan of care based on unit standards and patient and family needs. - Implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. - Modify the plan of care based on continuous evaluation. - Take responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and correcting safety hazards and incidents. - Communicate directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues. - Offer constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confer with colleagues to expand the knowledge base. - Identify own learning needs and take initiative to find appropriate solutions. - Fulfill all departmental competency requirements. Department Specific Job Functions: - Provide direct care to CVICU patients, including post-op day CABG, vascular, and ICU status patients. - Maintain a clean and tidy work environment. - Maintain hospital and unit-based competencies. - Conduct hourly rounding on patients. - Proactively seek opportunities to assist internal and external customers. Schedule Notes: Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Required Education: ASN Preferred Education: BSN Languages: English - Read, Write, Speak