Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,110 per week in Kankakee, IL

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med / Surg RN in Kankakee, Illinois, 60901! Pay Information $2,110 per week About The Position Job Title : Float Pool Registered Nurse Profession : Registered Nurse Specialty : Medical Surgical Duration : 13 weeks Shift : 12H Days Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : 2 years License : Illinois license required Certifications : BLS, ACLS Must-Have : - EPIC experience - Local candidates accepted within 20-50 miles Description : The Float Pool Registered Nurse will provide care in various medical surgical units. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1 : 5-6 in Med-Surg and 1 : 5 in IMCU. No first-time travelers will be considered for the float pool. Two or more years of nursing experience is required. Float experience is preferred. Common diagnoses include acute surgical, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric respiratory illnesses. Post-surgical care for patients with CHF and chest pain will be part of the responsibilities. The nurse may assist with respiratory treatments, although respiratory therapists primarily manage ventilators. Charting is done using an electronic medical record system. Weekend and holiday shifts will be necessary, with every other required. The nurse will report for assignment no more than one hour before their shift. Scrub colors will be Caribbean blue. Orientation will consist of one 12-hour shift in a designated unit. The facility requires clinical prescreening for any candidates being considered. 28866386EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice.