Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,347 per week in Urbana, IL

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Cardiology Duration: 65 Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience License: RN License in good standing Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - Nursing process - Patient assessment - Plan of care - Nursing interventions - Medication administration Description: The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to patients using the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, and available resources. Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit related to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains accurate documentation of nursing care to ensure information integration for the healthcare team. Completes initial assessments upon patient admission and develops appropriate plans of care based on patient and family needs. Implements the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies the plan of care based on continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and collaborates with colleagues to expand knowledge. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to address them. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Manages care for acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients. Collaboratively identifies patient goals of care and designs and maintains care plans with patients and families. Implements interventions as needed, including medication administration and evaluation of effects. Prepares patients for procedures, manages pain, performs IV venipuncture, administers blood, and monitors laboratory results. Discharges patients and provides instructions for safe transition from the hospital. Documents all care using electronic medical records (EMR). Ensures that team huddles are conducted. Evaluates patients and delegates tasks with appropriate follow-up. Answers call lights and ensures basic care, such as turning and toileting, is performed according to standards. Practices conflict management. Communicates professionally with all team members.