TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Dixon, Illinois, 61021!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Medical-Surgical
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in Medical-Surgical
License: Active state license required
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have: Experience with common diagnoses including NSTEMI, COPD, PNA, Sepsis, and AKI
Description:
We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical care.
The unit consists of a total of 37 beds across two floors.
Ideal nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5 but can reach up to 1:7.
Patient Care Technicians are available with a ratio of 1:8.
There is telemonitoring on this unit, with monitoring technicians reading strips while registered nurses sign off on them during their shifts.
Shifts run from 7 AM to 7 PM and 7 PM to 7 AM.
Weekend and holiday shifts are typically required every other week.
Floating to ICU or ER may be required if experience permits; otherwise, no floating will occur outside of Medical-Surgical.
Scrub color is not restricted, but close-toed shoes and good hygiene are necessary.
Department-specific orientation involves one shift, with detailed information provided in a supplied binder.
The work environment is focused on providing acute care for patients with various medical conditions.
The facility maintains a drug-free policy and requires a negative drug screen as part of the hiring process.