Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,530 per week

Premier Medical Staffing Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty : Med Surg

Discipline : RN

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift : 12 hours, nights

Employment Type : Travel

HIGHLIGHTS :

Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience

Illinois state RN License in good standing required

BLS (American Heart Assoc.) required

ASN required

BSN preferred

Candidate must have Trauma 1 and EPIC experience

Schedule Notes : NIGHTS; 7 : 00PM - 7 : 30AM

MORE INFORMATION :

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

If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements

Assess ortho and medical / surgical patients every shift

Educate ortho and medical / surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and any additional patient specific needs

Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical / surgical patients

Delegate and monitor interventions of the HCT staff

Set up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care

Manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices

About Premier Medical Staffing Services

Premier Medical Staffing Services, LLC is a nationally expanding healthcare staffing firm for healthcare professionals and companies. We understand our clients' need for highly qualified, expertly trained medical professionals and are passionate about helping clinicians find employment opportunities that fit their personality and needs. Able to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the healthcare landscape, we offer per-diem, contract and direct hire placements to support the unique needs of each industry sector. Premier Medical Staffing Services is Joint Commission Certified, a Military Spouse Employment Partner and is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise. We are proudly nurse owned.