TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Rockford, Illinois, 61108!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Active Illinois nursing license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Experience caring for stroke patients
- Ability to assess NIHSS scores
Description:
The role requires a Registered Nurse to work in a Medical Surgical unit.
The staff nurse will provide care to patients with various medical conditions.
Common diagnoses include CVA/TIA, ICH, SDH, SAH, syncope, weakness, altered mental status, seizures, and COVID-19.
Patient ratios are approximately 1:5-6 on nights.
The nurse is expected to be comfortable with patient assessments and care planning.
Although RNs do not titrate drips, they may adjust set rates as needed.
There is a charge nurse present to oversee the unit.
Nurse aides and patient care technicians assist in providing patient care.
Staff members will handle CPAP and BiPAP as needed, but continuous use requires patient transfer to a higher level of care.
Telemetry monitoring is supported by a central monitoring area.
RNs are responsible for reviewing telemetry strips during their shifts.
Self-scheduling and block scheduling options are available for staff.
Weekend and holiday shifts are mandatory on a rotating basis.
There are no call or standby requirements for this position.
RNs may float to other units based on skill set and patient needs.
Professional scrubs of any color are required, with specific guidelines on appearance.
Patient experience and high-quality care are priorities for the unit.