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Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit
$3,170/wk
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References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Must have prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit.
- Must have heparin drip experience.
Special Requests:
- Block scheduling may be accommodated when staffing permits.
- Requested time off must be provided at submission.
Unit Details:
- Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, other neuroscience cases, and some medical overflow.
- Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 on day shifts and 1:5-6 on night shifts.
- RNs titrate drips on this unit.
- Heparin drips are titrated based on PTT.
- High-flow oxygen is used for stable COVID-19 patients, although this is very rare.
- House-wide telemetry is used; nurses do not need to read strips. Philips monitors are used.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Every other weekend is required; Saturday and Sunday are considered the weekend for both shifts.
- Every other holiday is required.
- No call.
Floating Requirements:
- Float in rotation with the rest of the staff. A general unit traveler floats to the general unit floor and takes a full team; if floated outside the general unit for an urgent need, they perform only skills within their competence and are assigned with a nurse trained for that unit.
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Med-Surg Travel Job Responsibilities
Med-Surg healthcare professionals have diverse job responsibilities including assessing and treating patients after surgery, administering medications, providing wound care, educating patients on disease management, and managing patient admissions or discharges. Med-Surg professionals work on general Med-Surg floors within hospitals or specialize in areas such as pediatrics, oncology, or other sub-specialties. Explore the multitude of opportunities available and embark on a fulfilling career as a Med-Surg professional in both nursing and allied health fields!
Med-Surg (Medical-Surgical) Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois
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