Float Pool RN – Medical-Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry & Step-Down
Rockford, Illinois
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center

Registered Nurse - Float Pool (Night Shift)

Location: Rockford, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to work in Medical Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, Stroke Neuro, and Step-Down ICU units. Extensive cardiac nursing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to care for patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments following approved nursing techniques, policies, procedures, standards of care, and state laws.
• Document patient care according to standards.
• Develop, initiate, and execute individualized patient care plans as prescribed by physicians and hospital policy, including patient and family education.
• Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities, including shared governance.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units/departments to support the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
• Apply critical thinking to ensure patient safety and experience, escalating concerns appropriately.

Required Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (education verification required).
• Certifications: CPR, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Extensive cardiac nursing experience.

Additional Information

• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.