Registered Nurse Orthopedics Bone & Joint
Herrin, Illinois
Herrin Hospital

Registered Nurse - Orthopedics Bone & Joint (Night Shift)

Location: Herrin, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide explanations and instructions to patients and responsible persons.
• Use nursing clinical judgment to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
• Contribute to a healthy workplace environment by managing conflict with professional communication skills.
• Meet Core Measure responsibilities related to patient care.
• Participate in continuing education.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg experience within the last year
• Orthopedics experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Nursing – Orthopedics Bone & Joint
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry to mid-level based on job title and description.

Additional Information

• Night shift position.
• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified or required for this position.