Travel Advanced Care RN, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Job Description

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

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. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Monitors EMU patients 24 / 7 for seizure activity Ensures good communication with patients / family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside shift report and whiteboards Works with critical care team for Advanced Care patients Works with hospitalists for Advanced Care patients

Required Skills & Experience :

Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience :

N / A

Required Education :

ASN

Preferred Education :

BSN

Required Certifications & Licensure :

Illinois state RN License in good standing

BLS (American Heart Assoc.)

ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Preferred Certifications & Licensure :

N / A

QUALIFICATION / LICENSURE

Work Authorization : US Citizen

Preferred years of experience : 2 years

Travel required : No travel required

Shift timings : Nights

Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #36346999. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : RN UP - Adv Care