RN Float Pool - ICU, Cardiac Telemetry & Med-Surg
Rockford, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool (Days)

Location: Rockford, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced RN to work primarily in Medical Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, Stroke Neuro, Step-Down ICU, and ICU units. The role requires ICU experience with flexibility to float to Medical Surgical as needed. Extensive cardiac experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to care for patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments following approved nursing techniques, policies, standards of care, and state laws.
• Document care according to standards.
• Develop, initiate, and execute individualized patient care plans, including patient and family education.
• Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities, including shared governance.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units/departments to support the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
• Apply critical thinking to ensure patient safety and experience, escalating issues appropriately.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Medical Surgical and Telemetry nursing
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• Stepdown unit experience
• Stroke nursing experience
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.