Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse Night Shift Location unspecified. This position involves providing patient care for post-operative, trauma, overflow medical, and wound care patients in an acute care setting. The role requires critical thinking, teamwork, and bedside manner to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  Unit notes specify a 63-bed surgical acute unit with private and observation beds. Responsibilities include post-op care, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, and managing drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN.
• Required Qualifications:
  Valid active Illinois license or confirmation of initiation of application process, BLS certification through the American Heart Association, and at least 1 year of clinical experience.
• Schedule:
  Nights shift; 12 hours per shift; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  Experience in post-op surgical care, critical thinking skills, good bedside manner, team player.
• Additional Information:
  Floor nurses do not titrate drips, handle common titratable infusions like Heparin, and manage ventilators, CPAP, and high flow oxygen devices. Telemetry patients are monitored via Phillips monitors at the central station. Float rotation may be required, with float-to-same level or team unit assignment. Orientation includes two shifts with a preceptor, plus additional training on EPIC and unit procedures.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  Private housing or generous housing allowance
  Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  Competitive salaries
  Referral bonuses
  Travel reimbursement
  401(k) retirement plan
  Direct deposit/free checking
  Unlimited free CE credits