Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Urbana, IL
GQR Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Med/Surg team. The RN will provide safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care while managing an assigned group of patients throughout the shift. The ideal candidate is a strong critical thinker who works well independently and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Complete initial patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care based on patient and family needs.
• Implement nursing interventions and modify the plan of care based on ongoing patient assessment.
• Monitor patient conditions, interpret vital signs, and recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.
• Administer medications following the 5 Rights of Medication Administration: right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, and right time.
• Complete and document required nursing care, assessments, care plans, patient education, hourly rounding, admissions, and discharges.
• Ensure physician/provider orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with Med/Surg nursing standards.
• Participate in bedside shift report, including patient updates, safety checks, and communication board updates.
• Delegate appropriate patient care tasks to healthcare technicians (HCTs) and follow up to ensure completion.
• Maintain patient safety by following fall precautions, pressure injury prevention measures, isolation precautions, and safe ambulation practices.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and appropriately triage patient requests and medical needs.
• Facilitate timely testing, treatment, admissions, and discharges, particularly for Observation patients.
• Effectively manage time and prioritize care in a fast-paced Med/Surg environment.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, technicians, patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and a positive healing environment.
• Identify and report safety hazards or incidents and take appropriate action to protect patients and staff.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude while contributing to a healthy work environment.
• Participate in departmental competencies and maintain current knowledge and clinical skills.
• Provide constructive feedback and collaborate with colleagues to support professional development.

What We're Looking For

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Recent Med/Surg experience
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to manage multiple patients and prioritize care effectively
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

Unit Expectations

• Bedside shift report at the beginning of each shift
• Consistent patient rounding and timely response to call lights
• Accurate and timely documentation
• Safe medication administration
• Effective delegation and follow-up
• Efficient management of admissions, discharges, and patient testing
• Strong focus on patient safety and quality outcomes