Float Pool RN (Clinical Resource Unit)
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave

Job Opportunity: RN - Clinical Resource Unit (Float Pool)

Location: Normal, Illinois
Specialty: Registered Nurse (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, cellulitis, post-surgical care, and chest pain.
• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment utilizing current technology and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties within the scope of the Clinical Resource Unit.
• Conduct initial patient assessments and develop, implement, and modify individualized care plans.
• Provide direct nursing care including medication administration, IV venipuncture, blood administration, pain management, and post-operative care.
• Float to various inpatient units as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care.
• Document all nursing care accurately using EMR systems.
• Ensure patient and staff safety by identifying and addressing hazards.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and follow up to ensure completion.
• Provide patient and family education, including discharge instructions.
• Participate in team huddles and maintain professional communication.
• Manage acute and chronic cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Handle conflict management and maintain a positive work environment.
• Complete bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, and maintain patient communication boards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to float and provide care across multiple units and diverse patient populations.
• Experience managing care for acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Proficient in medication administration and evaluation of medication effects.
• Skilled in IV venipuncture, blood administration, and preparing patients for procedures.
• Strong documentation skills using EMR.
• Ability to educate patients and families effectively.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support peer development.
• Conflict management and professional communication skills.
• Critical thinking and nursing judgment to assess and respond to patient status changes.
• Ability to prioritize patient safety and adhere to safety protocols (fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, ambulation safety).
• Ability to delegate tasks and ensure follow-up.
• Effective interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Education & Licensure

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

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required.
• Specialty years of experience not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required.