Clinical Resource Unit RN (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)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Float to various inpatient units and provide direct nursing care.
• Perform initial patient assessments and develop, implement, and modify individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and evaluate their effects.
• Prepare patients for procedures and provide post-operative care.
• Perform IV venipuncture and blood administration.
• Document all nursing care accurately using EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Manage care for acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.
• Delegate tasks to healthcare technicians and validate completion.
• Maintain patient safety through adherence to fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and ambulation safety.
• Participate in team huddles and maintain professional communication.
• Handle conflict management and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Complete bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, and maintain patient communication boards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to float to multiple units and care for diverse patient populations.
• Experience managing acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Proficient in medication administration and evaluation.
• Skilled in IV venipuncture and blood administration.
• Strong documentation skills using EMR systems.
• 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 prioritize patient safety and adhere to safety protocols.
• Effective collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to delegate appropriately and follow up on delegated tasks.

Required Education & Licensure

• College diploma in nursing.
• Illinois Nursing License.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / Not required

Years of Experience Required

• Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for float pool roles (typically 1+ years).

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-unit float pool environment with diverse patient populations and complex care needs.