Travel Nurse RN - PCU / Stepdown - $2,400 to $2,450 per week in Rockford, IL

We are seeking an experienced RN for our Intermediate Care Unit. The candidate must have current IL License, CPR, ACLS & NIHSS. Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program; education verification is required.

Sub Specialty(s)

Step Down, PCU, IMC (Intermediate Care)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws/practice act.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.
• Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
• Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.