- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- ASAP
Job description
Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
RN – Med/Surg (Travel):
Location: Urbana IL
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing safe, high-quality patient care to a designated group of patients using the nursing process, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practices. The RN collaborates with the healthcare team to assess patient needs, implement individualized care plans, monitor patient conditions, and ensure positive patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
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Implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient responses to treatment.
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Administer medications following the five rights of medication administration.
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Monitor vital signs, identify changes in patient conditions, and escalate concerns promptly.
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Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation in the Epic EMR system.
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Conduct patient admissions, discharges, hourly rounding, and patient education.
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Maintain patient safety through fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, isolation precautions, and safe ambulation practices.
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Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
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Delegate appropriate tasks to Healthcare Technicians (HCTs) and verify completion.
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Participate in bedside shift reports and communicate important patient information.
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Respond promptly to patient call lights and address patient needs efficiently.
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Support timely diagnostic testing, observation care, and discharge planning.
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Follow departmental policies, nursing standards, and patient safety protocols.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience.
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Experience working in a Level I Trauma facility (Trauma I).
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Previous Epic EMR experience.
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Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or equivalent qualifying nursing education.
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Active Illinois RN license in good standing.
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Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Schedule Details
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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3 shifts per week
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36 hours per week
Med Ninjas Job ID #20010. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Med Ninjas
At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.
We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.
On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.
Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits