RN Clinical Resource Unit (Float Pool)
Normal, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Clinical Resource Unit (Float Pool)

Location: Normal, Illinois
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Resource Unit (CRU)

Job Summary

• Provide specialized nursing care across multiple inpatient units including Medical-Oncology, Surgical-Orthopedic, Cardiovascular Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Mental Health Unit, and Acute Rehab.
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, strokes, cancer, post-surgical care, and more.
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring adaptability and clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties within the scope of the Clinical Resource Unit.
• Conduct initial patient assessments and develop, implement, and modify individualized care plans.
• Provide direct nursing care including medication administration, IV venipuncture, blood administration, pain management, and post-operative care.
• Float to various inpatient units as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care.
• Document all nursing care accurately using EMR systems.
• Ensure patient and staff safety by identifying and addressing hazards.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and follow up to ensure completion.
• Provide patient and family education, including discharge instructions.
• Participate in team huddles and maintain professional communication.
• Manage acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Handle conflict management and maintain a positive work environment.
• Complete bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, and maintain patient communication boards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to float and provide care across multiple units and diverse patient populations.
• Experience managing acute and chronic cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Proficiency in developing and modifying patient care plans.
• Skilled in medication administration and evaluation of medication effects.
• Competent in IV venipuncture, blood administration, and preparing patients for procedures.
• Strong documentation skills using EMR.
• Ability to educate patients and families effectively.
• Conflict management and professional communication skills.
• Critical thinking and nursing judgment to assess and respond to patient status changes.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Prioritize patient safety and adhere to safety protocols (fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, ambulation safety).
• Ability to delegate tasks and ensure follow-up.

Education & Licensure

• Required: College diploma in nursing.
• Required Certifications: BLS (AHA), Illinois Nursing License.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• No preferred skills or certifications listed.