Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Olney, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Summary:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care specific to the medical/surgical unit's scope of service.
• Perform initial patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and modify plans based on continuous evaluation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care.
• Administer medications and therapies, including IV access (Peripheral, Central Line, PICC, Infusaport), IM/SQ injections, and TPN.
• Assist with and manage procedures such as chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and thrombolytic therapy.
• Utilize patient whiteboards, rounding, and bedside reporting to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Delegate tasks to healthcare technicians (HCTs) and validate task completion.
• Ensure patient safety through compliance with fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation protocols, and ambulation safety.
• Respond to emergencies and function effectively as part of a team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant nursing experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• Active Illinois RN license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association).

Preferred Qualifications:

• None specified.

Right Sourcing IHS Job  #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - RMH Med/Surg