Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical provides skilled nursing care in an acute care hospital setting, specializing in medical-surgical patients. This role involves patient assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and PICC line management. The nurse collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care in a fast-paced, Level I trauma center environment. A minimum of two years of experience and an active Illinois nursing license are required. Responsibilities: Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois or in application process with ETA.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in medical-surgical nursing or acute care.
• BLS certification.
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and PICC line management.
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and infection control.
• Experience with electronic medical records, preferably Cerner.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience working in a Magnet hospital or Level I trauma center environment.
• Additional certifications related to critical care or specialty nursing.

Special Considerations:

• Work in a 562-bed acute care, Magnet, Level I trauma hospital.
• No on-call requirement.
• Floating to other departments within scope as needed.
• Parking permit required but provided at no cost.
• Dress code: any solid color scrub.
• Guaranteed hours with possible client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days.

Scheduling:

• 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week (18:45 to 07:15).
• Work every other weekend.
• Open to block scheduling accommodations.