Perm - Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Nights) Mattoon, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical (Night Shift)

Location: Mattoon, IL (Please do not submit candidates within 50 miles of the facility)

Position Overview:

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our Medical-Surgical unit on night shifts. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality patient care, lead interdisciplinary teams, and advance your nursing career in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Management: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Recognize normal versus abnormal findings, and respond appropriately.
• Clinical Leadership: Take a leadership role during each shift by supervising and guiding team members, ensuring continuity of care, safety, and adherence to clinical standards.
• Care Coordination: Assign beds and care responsibilities during shifts, facilitate smooth handoffs, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Clinical Knowledge Development: Pursue ongoing education through unit-based training, continuing education, literature review, and professional development activities to enhance clinical skills.
• Relationship Building: Establish effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to foster a collaborative environment.
• Care Planning & Evaluation: Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Set measurable goals and assess progress regularly.
• Outcome Optimization: Identify expected outcomes for patient care, implement appropriate interventions, and evaluate results to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Patient Teaching: Employ effective teaching strategies to promote patient education and health literacy, and foster a safe, healing environment.
• Documentation & Communication: Accurately document care provided, communicate effectively with team members and physicians, and provide constructive feedback to colleagues and supervisors.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through annual participation in classes on communication, teaching, stress management, conflict resolution, and team building, alongside unit-specific training.

Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois or appropriate state licensure.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• CPR certification.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in medical-surgical nursing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work overnight shifts consistently and reliably.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $37.23 to $57.71, commensurate with experience.
• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for a 2-year commitment.
• Relocation assistance available; discuss details during interview.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Supportive work environment committed to quality patient care.

This role offers a rewarding environment for experienced nurses seeking to make a difference in patient lives while advancing their careers. We look forward to your application from qualified candidates committed to excellence in nursing care.