A Travel Nurse RN specializing in Medical-Surgical care provides critical patient care in an acute care hospital setting, working 12-hour night shifts for 13 weeks. The role involves managing complex medical and surgical conditions, administering medications, monitoring cardiac and respiratory functions, and supporting specialized procedures such as hemodialysis and wound care. This position requires at least 2 years of nursing experience, BLS certification, and proficiency with Cerner electronic health records, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in a Level II Trauma center.
Protouch Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois.
Job Description & RequirementsRN - Medical/Surgical - Travel
Shift: 06:00 PM to 06:30 AM
Facility: Decatur Memorial Hospital - LotusOne
Location: Decatur, IL
Scheduled Hours : 48
Position / Specialty: Medical Surgical RN Shift: 4x12 or 3x12 Nights (1800-0630) Avg. Daily Census: 35. Years of experience REQ: Minimum 2 years' experience required. First-timers accepted: No. Weekend REQ: Will work every other weekend. Certs REQ: BLS required. Is on-call REQ? No. Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Will float as needed per department needs. Open to accommodating block schedule? Discuss schedule requests with manager. Locals accepted: Yes- no radius. Must have active IL license or be in application process with ETA to apply. RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days. Guaranteed Hours: Client may call-off up to 36 hours per thirteen week assignment without paying for the cancelled hours. If Client cancels more hours than permitted by this section, Client will be billed for any shifts or portions thereof cancelled in excess of this section. If Candidates are placed on-call in lieu of being called off, that will count as a called-off shift. Special Requirements: Med/Surg experience required. Required Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response experience: Telemetry- remote monitoring, Use of Rapid Response Teams. Required Gastrointestinal Case Skills/Experience: Colostomy Care, Feeding tube care and management. Required Genitourinary/Renal Case Skills/Experience: Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure. Required IV therapy/Phlebotomy Skills/Experience: Accessing Ports, Blood Product Administration, Central line blood draw, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Starting IVs. Required Medication Skills/Experience: Heparin, Insulin, PCA. Required Respiratory Case Skills/Experience: CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oral suctioning, Oxygen face masks, Portable Oxygen tank, Tracheostomy Management. Required Professional Knowledge and Skills: Isolation Precautions, Wound Care/Wound Vac. Cerner experience required. Hospital Highlights Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital Magnet / Teaching / Level Trauma (if applicable): Level II Trauma center. Total Staffed Beds: 372 staffed beds. Scrub Color: Blue, black, or gray. Charting: Cerner Parking Cost: parking permit required, no cost. Will fill out form during orientation
About Protouch StaffingProtouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency in the USA, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The agency provides diverse staffing options, including temporary, permanent, and travel nursing roles, addressing the evolving demands of the healthcare sector. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that both healthcare professionals and employers receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.
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