Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,473 per week in Urbana, IL

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Not specified Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience License: Illinois state RN License in good standing Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have: ASN 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.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Not specified Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience License: Illinois state RN License in good standing Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have: ASN 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. They implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. The RN maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided. This ensures the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. The RN completes initial assessments upon patient admission and develops an appropriate plan of care. These plans are in accordance with unit standards and based on patient and family needs. The RN implements the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. They modify 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. They communicate with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. The RN offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers. They confer with colleagues to expand their knowledge base. The RN identifies their own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solutions. They fulfill all requirements of departmental competencies. The RN ensures good communication with patients/families by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding and bedside reports. They work with ventilated patients for early mobility. The RN collaborates with the team to ensure the best outcomes. They prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations and treatment of patients. The RN responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol. They monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients and interpret and record electronic displays.