CCU RN
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Unit (CCU)

Location

• Urbana, Illinois

Employment Type

• Clinical Nursing

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift & Hours

• Night shift
• 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Job Summary

• Provide professional nursing care to a designated group of patients using the nursing process.
• Perform initial patient assessments and develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Respond to life-saving situations following nursing standards and protocols.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, oxygen pumps, and interpret electronic displays including intracranial and central venous pressures.
• Assist physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
• Promote patient and employee safety by identifying and addressing hazards.
• Engage in meaningful communication with patients and families through hourly rounding and bedside reporting.
• Support early mobility efforts for ventilated patients.
• Participate in professional development and provide constructive feedback to peers.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 3 years of Coronary Care Unit (CCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Proficient in specialized equipment monitoring
• Skilled in intracranial pressure monitoring
• Skilled in central venous pressure monitoring

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in nursing process, patient care, and documentation.
• Skilled in patient assessment and plan of care development.
• Experienced with nursing interventions and specialized equipment monitoring.
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and intracranial/central venous pressure monitoring.
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.