Travel LPN / LVN - Med Surg
Chicago, IL
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical-Surgical
 

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a Medical-Surgical (MS)/Corrections Unit. The ideal candidate will have recent acute care or ambulatory care experience, strong medication administration skills, and the ability to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
 

Position Details

• Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Unit: Medical-Surgical (MS)
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts
• Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirement: None
• Block Scheduling: Not Available
• Travel Experience Required: No

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current Illinois LPN License in good standing.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Successful completion of Pharmacology/Medication Administration coursework in accordance with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) requirements (documentation may be required).
• Minimum 2 years of recent full-time clinical experience in an acute care or ambulatory care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Cerner EMR.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Required Clinical Skills

• Medication Administration (Oral, IM, Subcutaneous, Eye Drops, Ear Drops, NG/G-Tube)
• Oxygen Therapy (Nasal Cannula, Face Masks)
• Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Wound Care & Wound Vac Management
• Foley Catheter Insertion (Male & Female)
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Patient Admissions
• Isolation Precautions & PPE
• Restraint Management
• Rapid Response/Code Team Procedures
• Ambulation Assistance
• Mouth Care and Bathing Procedures

Patient Population

• Adult Patients
• Geriatric Patients

Charting System

• Cerner (Required)

Floating Requirement
 

This is a mandatory float facility. All clinicians are required to float within their scope of practice based on facility needs.
 

Time-Off Guidelines

• Maximum of 5 requested days off per contract.
• No more than 2 consecutive days of requested time off.
• No holiday requests off.
• No requests off on the day before or after a holiday.
• Weekend requests off are not permitted.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly report changes to the healthcare team.
• Accurately document patient care using Cerner EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Float to other units within the LPN scope of practice as needed.

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for an opportunity in a dynamic Medical-Surgical/Corrections environment, we encourage you to apply.