Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Orthopedic - $2,419 per week in Urbana, IL

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN UP Specialty: Ortho IP Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience License: Active RN License in good standing Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have: - Nursing process - Patient assessment - Plan of care - Nursing interventions - Wound care Description: The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the institution's philosophy. 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 ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops an appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards, 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 directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers. Confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solutions. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Assesses orthopedic and medical/surgical patients every shift. Educates patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs. Coordinates with physician and surgeon partners on the care of orthopedic and medical/surgical patients. Delegates and monitors interventions of the healthcare team staff. Sets up orthopedic traction and manipulates surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care. Manages wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches, and other devices.