Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,581 per week in Urbana, IL

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Clinical Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12.5 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) Experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience License: State RN License in good standing Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Trauma 1 and EPIC experience 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. The RN performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit as specific to the scope of service. The RN implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. The RN maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. The RN completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops an appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards based on patient and family needs. The RN implements the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. The RN modifies the plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. The RN takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. The RN communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. The RN offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand the knowledge base. The RN identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solutions. The RN fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. The RN floats to various inpatient units as needed. The RN provides direct nursing care and collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to provide patient care to various patient populations. The RN conducts and documents assessments, nursing diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care. The RN precepts staff from various units as needed. The RN coordinates care with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate and provide the highest possible quality patient care.