Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Orthopedic - $2,581 per week in Urbana, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Orthopedic
Location: Urbana, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,581 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Orthopedics Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience License: Illinois state RN License in good standing Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have Skills: Nursing process Patient assessment Nursing interventions Patient care procedures Wound care Description: The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver. The RN assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN provides care to these patients by utilizing the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, and resources within the philosophy of the institution. Essential Functions: The RN performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit specific to the scope of service. The RN implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. The RN maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. The RN completes initial assessments upon patient admission and develops appropriate plans of care in accordance with unit standards, based on patient and family needs. The RN implements plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. The RN modifies plans of care based upon continuous evaluation. The RN takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. The RN communicates with others directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues. The RN offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers. The RN confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. The RN identifies personal learning needs and takes initiative to address them. The RN fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Department Specific Job Functions: The RN assesses orthopedic and medical/surgical patients every shift. The RN educates patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs, and additional patient-specific needs. The RN coordinates with physician and surgeon partners on the care of orthopedic and medical/surgical patients. The RN delegates and monitors interventions of the healthcare team staff. The RN sets up orthopedic traction and manipulates surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care. The RN manages wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches, and other urological devices.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam