5 Illinois Surgical Unit Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Surgical Unit
$2,284/wk
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Required Credentials: ASN. Temp Illinois licensure is not accepted.
Preferred Credentials: BSN.
Unit Details: Provides post-operative care for the complex surgical population. Monitors and cares for new tracheostomies. Assesses and maintains wounds that require a wound vac and other complex wound management. Assesses, manages, and educates patients and families on new ostomies. Works collaboratively with the general surgical residency and OMFS residency services.
Shift & Scheduling: 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period. Holiday rotation.
Floating Requirements: Travelers assigned to the Greater Peoria Service Area may be required to float between the following sites: Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and/or Carle Health Proctor Hospital. The Carle Leader will notify the traveler directly when there is a need to float between locations.
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Travel Surgical Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Responsibilities of a Surgical nurse include monitoring vital signs, performing assessments, assessing and treating pain, and providing wound care. Surgical nurses also manage IVs, foley catheters, and other drains and appliances. Surgical nurses must have a knowledge of a variety of diseases and conditions and frequently collaborate with physicians and advanced practice practitioners. These nurses are in demand. The average annual salary in the United States for a Surgical nurse ranges from $92,000 to $114,000. Nurses with additional certifications and experience may earn more.
Surgical Unit Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois
Surgical nurses work in hospitals and provide care to patients before and after surgery. Surgical nurses can work on med-surg units or in surgical ICUs. Nurses working on med-surg units and ICUs encounter a variety of illnesses and conditions. Job descriptions highlight organization skills, flexibility, clear communication, and the ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment. Looking for your dream job? Explore the many Surgical travel nurse job opportunities below.
