Operating Room Registered Nurse

Prime Staffing 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: 09/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ID: Shift: Day 7:00a-7:30p (3-12hr Shifts) 3x12 Hr Description: Job Description: -The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Essential Functions: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Department Specific Job Functions: -Provides post-operative care for the complex surgical population. -Assesses and intervenes appropriately to ensure positive outcomes during the post-operative phase. -Monitors and cares for newly tracheostomies. -Assesses and maintains wounds that require a wound vac and other complex wound management. -Assesses, manages and educates patient and families on new ostomies. -Works collaboratively with the general surgical residency and OMFS residency services. Schedule Notes:7:00a-7:30p (3-12hr Shifts)Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience. Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Required Skills: ( "PATIENT ASSESSMENT", "POST-OPERATIVE CARE", "TRACHEOSTOMY CARE", "WOUND MANAGEMENT", "WOUND VAC MANAGEMENT") Additional Skills: ( "OSTOMY CARE", "PATIENT EDUCATION", "COLLABORATION WITH RESIDENCY SERVICES")Education: Required Education: -ASNPreferred Education: -BSNRequired Certifications & Licensure: -Illinois state RN License in good standing-BLS (American Heart Assoc.) Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/AJob Category: Clinical-Nursing Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91

Prime Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Operating Room (OR),07:00:00-19:30:00

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.