Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,094 to $2,308 per week in Urbana, IL

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)

StartDate : ASAP Available Shifts : 12 N Pay Rate : $2094.21 - $2307.91

Magnet Recognized-The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

Key Functions : -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 Qualifications

Years of Experience : 3.

• Illinois state RN License in good standing
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Facility Location

Champaign-Urbana encompasses a large metropolitan area of Illinois and is home to a university and extensive medical network.

The area houses a plethora of theatres, including the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts that hosts over 400 performances yearly.

For outdoor entertainment and adventure visit the Champaign Park District, featuring over 80 parks and recreation centers.

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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