Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in Alton, IL - Alton Illinois

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Alton, Illinois
Posted On: 11/16/2024

Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Medical/Surgical ICU Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM) Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: ICU experience preferred, no minimum necessary License: Valid RN license Certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred Must-Have: Willingness to take full patient load in ICU and Med/Surg units Job Description: - Conduct all activities of daily living for patients and delegate care as needed. - Monitor telemetry and ensure familiarity with tracheostomy and chest tube management. - Document patient care accurately in EPIC, the electronic health record system. - Operate essential equipment such as EKG 12 lead, bladder scanner, ventilators for ICU only, BiPAP, and CPAP machines. - Working schedule involves filling in schedule gaps and may include weekend work (minimum 5 weekend shifts out of 12). - Potentially float between Med/Surg and ICU units with full patient loads. - Work within a department size including Med/Surg with 45 beds and ICU with 10 beds. - Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 4-6:1 for Med/Surg and 2:1 for ICU. - Adhere to the blue/navy scrubs dress code. - Participate in comprehensive training and orientation program tailored for acute care settings. - Understand and comply with the drug-free campus policy by producing a negative drug screen for all panels. Note: This position accommodates local candidates within a 50-mile radius. More...

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