Med/Surg RN in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description

Urbana, Illinois is looking for a Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel contract providing post-operative care to a complex surgical population. In this role, you will complete assessments, develop and adjust plans of care, provide nursing interventions, and maintain accurate documentation throughout each patient’s stay. Your clinical focus will include newly placed tracheostomies, wound vacs and other complex wounds, and new ostomies, including patient and family education. You will also collaborate with general surgical and oral and maxillofacial surgery residency services while working three 12-hour day shifts each week.

Weather

Urbana typically offers crisp, comfortable days with cooler evenings during this time of year. Expect changing temperatures, occasional cloud cover, and periodic rain, making layers and a light jacket useful for exploring the area.

Fun Things To Do

• Local outing: Explore Urbana’s parks, walking paths, and open green spaces.

• Arts and culture: Spend an afternoon visiting local galleries, performances, or cultural events.

• Day trip: Plan a scenic drive through the surrounding central Illinois countryside.

• Day trip: Visit a nearby community for local dining, shopping, and seasonal activities.

• Food and coffee: Try locally owned restaurants, cafés, and bakeries around Urbana.

Job Specifics

City and State: Urbana, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week