Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,664 per week

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: RN UP - Ortho IP

Location: Illinois

Contract Length: Not specified

Job Summary: The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame. Utilizing the nursing process, trends, technology, and resources, the RN provides comprehensive care within the institution's philosophy. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation. The RN ensures patient and employee safety, communicates effectively, and contributes to professional development.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience.
• ASN degree.
• Illinois state RN License in good standing.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN degree.

Additional Information:

• Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift.
• Educate patients on wound care, mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs.
• Coordinate with physicians and surgeons on patient care.
• Delegate and monitor interventions of HCT staff.
• Set up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices.
• Manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices.

Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #37729426. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN UP - Ortho IP