Registered Nurse - Float
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN UP Opt A - CIA

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical-Nursing

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to a group of patients during a designated time frame. Responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process, current nursing trends, technology, and resources to deliver quality patient care within institutional philosophy.

Essential Functions

• Perform all unit-specific nursing duties within scope of service.
• Implement procedures and theories related to the nursing specialty.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care.
• Conduct initial patient assessments upon admission and develop appropriate care plans based on patient and family needs.
• Implement and modify care plans through continuous evaluation.
• Ensure patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
• Communicate effectively with team members to resolve issues.
• Provide constructive feedback to peers and engage in professional development.
• Identify personal learning needs and pursue solutions.
• Fulfill all departmental competency requirements.

Department-Specific Functions

• Float to various inpatient units including Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Orthopedic, Advanced Care, and ICUs (if applicable).
• Complete Unit Nurse Leader Training as needed.
• Provide direct nursing care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for diverse patient populations.
• Conduct and document assessments, nursing diagnoses, and patient care plans.
• Precept staff from various units as needed.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient care.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience (specialty experience requirement).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.

Education Requirements

• Required: ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)
• Preferred: BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Certifications & Licensure

• Illinois State RN License in good standing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - American Heart Association

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of nursing experience who are comfortable working across multiple inpatient units and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.