Travel Med Surg RN - $2,650 per week

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Description : - Provides professional nursing care to a group of patients using the nursing process and current best practices. - Performs all required unit-specific responsibilities and duties within the scope of service. - Implements procedures and nursing theories related to the specific area of practice. - Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation of patient care using EMR. - Completes initial patient assessments and develops individualized care plans based on patient and family needs. - Implements and modifies plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient procedures as needed. - Ensures patient and employee safety by identifying and reporting safety hazards/incidents. - Communicates effectively with team members and resolves conflicts professionally. - Offers constructive feedback to peers and collaborates to expand clinical knowledge. - Identifies personal learning needs and actively seeks professional development opportunities. - Fulfills all department-specific competency requirements. - Manages care for acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients. - Collaboratively sets patient goals and maintains care plans with patients and families. - Administers medications, manages IVs, prepares patients for procedures, and monitors lab results. - Provides discharge instructions and ensures safe transition from hospital to home. - Participates in team huddles and ensures completion of basic patient care (turning, toileting, etc.). - Delegates tasks appropriately and follows up as needed. - Responds promptly to call lights and patient needs. - Utilizes conflict management and maintains professional communication with all team members. Required Qualifications: - Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience. - Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN); BSN preferred. - Valid Illinois RN license in good standing. - BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association). - Experience with Telemetry, Trauma 1, and EPIC required. - Proficient in English (speak, read, write). - 12-hour day shifts (7:00AM – 7:30PM). Department: - Cardio/Pulmonary (CFH - CT8) Job Category: - Clinical-Nursing Med Ninjas Job ID 5087. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Med Ninjas At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone. We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'. On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time. Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas. Benefits 401k retirement plan Medical benefits