- Specialty
- CVICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- ASAP
Job description
Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Step-Down Unit:
Location: Urbana, Illinois
Position: Travel RN – Step-Down
Shift: Night Shift, 3 × 12-hour shifts
Shift Timing: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to patients in a step-down setting. The RN is responsible for patient assessments, care planning, implementation of nursing interventions, continuous evaluation, and accurate documentation while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide direct nursing care to step-down and cardiovascular patients, including post-operative CABG, vascular surgery, and patients requiring ICU-level monitoring.
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Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care based on patient and family needs.
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Implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient responses, modifying care plans as necessary.
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Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly.
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care and patient progress.
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Conduct hourly patient rounding to assess safety, comfort, and clinical needs.
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Follow hospital policies, unit protocols, patient safety standards, and infection prevention practices.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.
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Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment and continuity of care.
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Maintain departmental competencies and participate in professional development and peer collaboration.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum 3 years of relevant nursing experience.
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Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
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Active Illinois RN license in good standing.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
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Experience caring for cardiovascular, post-operative CABG, vascular surgery, and higher-acuity patients.
Med Ninjas Job ID #19753. 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