Surgical Registered Nurse
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
$2,419-2,770/weekTNAA TotalMed RN will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Surgery
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Shift: Day
Hours: 10 hours/day, 40 hours/week
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Provide professional nursing care to a designated group of patients using the nursing process, current nursing trends, technology, and resources. Responsible for patient care, safety, and documentation within the scope of the surgical unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all unit-specific nursing duties and responsibilities.
- Implement procedures and theories related to surgical nursing practice.
- Complete initial patient assessments upon admission and develop individualized plans of care.
- Implement and modify nursing interventions and patient care plans based on ongoing evaluation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care for use by the healthcare team.
- Ensure patient and employee safety by identifying and addressing hazards and incidents.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and provide constructive feedback to support professional development.
- Identify personal learning needs and pursue appropriate solutions.
- Fulfill all departmental competency requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
- Minimum of 3 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Perioperative nursing experience.
Additional Information
- Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
Facility
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 295 beds
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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