Travel Surgical Unit RN (Tier 7)

Job Description

Integrated Healthcare 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
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, days
• 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. Provides post-operative care for the complex surgical population. Assesses and intervenes appropriately to ensure positive outcomes during the post-operative phase. Monitors and cares for newly tracheostomies. Assesses and maintains wounds that require a wound vac and other complex wound management. Assesses, manages and educates patient and families on new ostomies. . Works collaboratively with the general surgical residency and OMFS residency services.

RightSourcing IHS Job ID #3-36470766. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.