Job Description
Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kankakee, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Med Surg
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 12 / 08 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, days
- Employment Type : Travel
Responsibilities
Float throughout assigned units : 5 MedSurg, 5 Med Peds, Telemetry, IMCU, Rehab, and Behavioral Health (senior / adolescent / adult).Manage patient ratios : MedSurg / Tele 1 : 5–6; IMCU 1 : 5; work alongside LPNs taking full assignments.Provide care for a range of diagnoses including acute surgical, ortho / neuro, hip / knee, general med-surg, detox, hospice, respiratory illness (peds), post-surgical tele, CHF, chest pain, radial cath recovery, renal patients (PD), and rehab cases.Manage chest tubes (primarily IMCU), BiPAP / CPAP (home-use on Med / Tele; continuous use on IMCU / ICU).Perform heparin titration per protocol; manage non-titrated drips such as insulin (Glucomander) and Lasix.In IMCU, may manage titratable drips such as amiodarone, cardizem, dobutamine, and Lasix.Collaborate with unit leadership : Team Leads (days) without patients; Charge RN (nights / weekends / holidays) with patient assignments.Work with CNAs at 1 : 10 ratios; assist with behavioral / suicidal sitter cases when needed.Utilize RT-managed equipment; support RT with neb treatments only when requested.Verify tele strips (remote monitoring available 24 / 7; ICU self-monitors).Follow scheduling requirements : 12-hour shifts (5–5), mental health unit (7–7), call-in for assignment up to 1 hour before shift.Work every other weekend and every other holiday; occasional call may be required.Attend department orientation : one 12-hour shift on one unit; units set up similarly.Requirements
Experience :
Minimum 2+ years of RN experiencePrior float pool experience strongly preferredCath lab recovery experience required for IMCUNo first-time travelers acceptedEpic experience requiredPreferred : previous travel RN experienceCertifications & Licenses :
Active Illinois RN license (must be in hand at submission)BLS (required)ACLS (required)NIHSS (preferred)Valid Driver’s License (submission requirement)Education :
Not specified by the facility; standard RN education acceptableJob ID : T4H - 914
About Talent4Health
A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.
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