Neuro ICU RN
Rockford, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Neurological Location not specified. This position provides specialized care to critically ill patients in Intensive Care Unit and Step-Down Intensive Care Unit settings. The role requires strong critical care expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care planning, and flexibility to float between units.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current Illinois nursing license
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program
  • Education verification
  • Strong Intensive Care Unit experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Utilizes the nursing process while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
  • Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies, procedures, standards of care, and state laws.
  • Documents patient care according to established standards.
  • Develops, initiates, and executes individualized patient care plans, including patient and family instruction.
  • Participates in unit performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance.
  • Provides clinical expertise and guidance to other units and departments in support of the patients longitudinal plan of care.
  • Applies critical thinking to promote patient safety and positive patient experiences, escalating concerns through the appropriate chain of command.

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