Float Pool Registered Nurse - Clinical Resource Unit
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Clinical Resource Unit (Float Pool)

Location: Normal, Illinois
Specialty: RN - Clinical Resource Unit (Float Pool)
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide specialized nursing care across multiple inpatient units including Medical-Oncology, Surgical-Orthopedic, Cardiovascular Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Mental Health Unit, and Acute Rehab.
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, strokes, cancer, post-surgical care, and more.
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment utilizing current technology and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Float to various inpatient units and provide direct nursing care.
• Perform initial patient assessments and develop, implement, and modify individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and evaluate their effects.
• Prepare patients for procedures and provide post-operative care.
• Perform IV venipuncture and blood administration.
• Document all nursing care accurately using EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Manage care for acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.
• Delegate tasks to healthcare technicians and validate completion.
• Maintain patient safety through adherence to fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and ambulation safety.
• Conduct bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, and maintain patient communication boards.
• Handle conflict management and maintain professional communication with team members.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to float to multiple units and care for diverse patient populations.
• Experience managing acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Proficient in medication administration and evaluation.
• Skilled in IV venipuncture, blood administration, and post-operative care.
• Strong documentation skills using EMR systems.
• Ability to educate patients and families effectively.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support peer development.
• Strong critical thinking and nursing judgment skills.
• Effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ability to delegate appropriately and follow up on delegated tasks.

Education & Licensure

• Required: College diploma in nursing.
• Required Certifications: BLS (AHA), Illinois Nursing License.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• The role demands flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple specialized units.