Great hospital in western Illinois is currently looking for an experienced Med Surg traveling nurse to cover a 13 week assignment starting ASAP. The traveler will be working 12 hour shifts.
Job Requirements
Current RN licensure with 3-5 years of nursing experience, ideally in a rural hospital setting.
Required certifications: BLS and PALS.
Strong assessment and critical thinking skills; experience with telemetry monitoring is essential.
Schedule Information
Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM; schedules posted 6 weeks in advance, accommodating traveler preferences as much as possible.
Weekend Commitment: Every other or every third weekend.
Holiday Requirements: None mandatory; volunteers are appreciated.
Call/Standby: No call requirements, but volunteer opportunities are available.
Unit Specific Information
Unit Specifics: A 16-bed Med Surg unit with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Dress Code: Pewter scrub tops with black shoes and pants; colored tops are acceptable if layered with a pewter outer garment.
Support Staff: 1 CNA available for assistance.
Equipment: Access to high-flow oxygen and Vapotherm; more complex respiratory support (e.g., BiPAP) is transferred to ICU.
Patient Flow: Expect a high turnover of patients with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the day.
Additional Details
Unit Overview: Join our dedicated Med/Surg team in a 16-bed unit, where you will provide exceptional care to a diverse patient population. We maintain a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring high-quality, personalized care in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver compassionate nursing care to patients with various medical conditions, including respiratory issues (COPD, pneumonia), cellulitis, and congestive heart failure (CHF), as well as surgical cases such as colon resections and orthopedic procedures (total hips and knees).
Monitor patients using Nihon Kohden telemetry; RNs are responsible for interpreting their own strips.
Collaborate with a small team, including a clinical care coordinator and a charge nurse who actively takes patient assignments, while a house supervisor supports the team on weekends.
Assist in outpatient infusions as needed, although experience is preferred for travelers.
We seek candidates who are team-oriented and eager to make a meaningful impact in patient care. A strong focus on thorough charting is essential due to our commitment to quality care and maintaining lower patient ratios.