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

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

Location: Normal, Illinois
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 requiring adaptability and clinical expertise.

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 and manage care for acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Document all nursing care accurately using EMR systems.
• Delegate patient care tasks to healthcare team members and validate task completion.
• Maintain patient safety through adherence to fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and ambulation safety.
• Participate in team huddles, bedside shift reports, and hourly rounding.
• Provide patient and family education regarding care plans and discharge instructions.
• Handle conflict management and maintain professional communication within the team.

Required Qualifications

• Education: College diploma in nursing.
• Licensure: Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of RN experience (implied by the advanced skills and responsibilities; no explicit years stated, so default to 1+ year).
• Ability to float and provide care across multiple specialties and patient populations.
• Strong skills in medication administration, IV therapy, post-operative care, and patient education.
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) documentation.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-unit float pool environment with diverse patient populations and complex care needs.