Medical-Surgical RN
Kankakee, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Floor. This role provides nursing care in an inpatient acute rehabilitation setting for patients recovering from cardiovascular surgery, falls, knee and back surgeries, strokes, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons, and other post-acute conditions. The position supports a 12-hour day schedule with a focus on rehabilitation, activities of daily living, vital signs, and patient conditioning.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience
  • Inpatient acute rehabilitation experience
  • Valid drivers license required for submission
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Rehabilitation certification
  • QIM experience
  • Previous travel experience
• Additional Information:
  • Patient assignments vary by acuity, generally ranging from 1:6 to 1:8.
  • Patient populations may include individuals recovering from cardiovascular surgery, falls, knee surgeries, back surgeries, strokes, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons, and post-acute conditions requiring conditioning.
  • Clinical responsibilities may include care involving peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and ports.
  • Nurses do not routinely titrate drips; commonly managed therapies may include intravenous fluids, electrolytes, antibiotics, and blood products.
  • Continuous telemetry monitoring is not provided on the unit.
  • Respiratory therapy support is available for patients using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) at home.
  • Weekend and holiday availability is expected based on staffing needs.
  • Standby may be required during periods of low census and pending admissions.
  • Unit orientation includes one 12-hour shift with a preceptor.
  • Caribbean blue scrubs are required.
  • Clinical prescreening is required.

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