TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Monticello, Illinois, 61856!
Job Title
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
Location
Monticello, IL | Critical Access Hospital
Schedule / Job Type
Full-Time | Permanent | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing reassessments for patients across the lifespan, including medical, post-surgical, observation, swing-bed, hospice, and custodial patients
- Develop, implement, update, and evaluate individualized patient care plans using the nursing process
- Administer medications, treatments, IV therapy, and blood products safely in accordance with provider orders and hospital policy; maintain competency in infusion monitoring
- Assist with stabilization and transfer of patients requiring a higher level of care, and participate in emergency response, trauma stabilization, and disaster preparedness activities
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions; facilitate safe discharge planning and transition of care
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation and Critical Access Hospital regulations
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois
- Ability to provide care across a diverse patient population in a Critical Access Hospital setting
- Proficiency in IV therapy, medication administration, blood product administration, and electronic medical record documentation
- Ability to function independently with strong critical thinking and clinical judgment in variable census and high-acuity environments
- Must remain free from the influence of drugs and alcohol while on duty; this is a Safety Sensitive position and may not test positive for THC or any other prohibited substance
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a Medical-Surgical or Critical Access Hospital setting
- Experience caring for swing-bed, hospice, or observation patients
- Familiarity with behavioral health patient monitoring and safety interventions
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, therapy, dietary, and case management
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to practice broad-scope, patient-centered nursing care in a close-knit rural healthcare environment where your clinical contributions have a meaningful community impact
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture that values professional development, mentorship, and ongoing continuing education