Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care - $2,182 per week

Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care - $2,182 per week at LifePoint summary:

A Travel Nurse RN specializing in Acute Care providing direct bedside nursing, medication administration, wound care, and patient monitoring in a dynamic interdisciplinary environment. This 13-week travel position involves night shifts focused on rehabilitation, helping patients regain function and independence. Collaboration with healthcare teams and emergency response are essential aspects of the role.

LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Acute Rehab team on the night shift. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment and are passionate about helping patients regain function and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• ? Deliver direct bedside nursing care using the nursing process
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Perform basic wound care and monitor healing progress
• Observe and document patient conditions, reporting changes promptly
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other team members to develop and execute individualized care plans
• Assist patients with mobility, daily activities, and rehabilitation goals
• Respond to emergencies and participate in code situations as needed

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• ✅ Bedside nursing proficiency
• Basic wound care knowledge

• Medication administration experience

  Required Education

• ? Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing
• ? Current RN license in Illinois (or compact state eligibility)
• ? BLS certification required; ACLS preferred

Keywords:

travel nurse, registered nurse, acute care, bedside nursing, medication administration, wound care, patient monitoring, rehabilitation nursing, nursing process, night shift nursing