Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Contract work, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift,

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