Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,407 per week in Urbana, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical

Registered Nurse - Orthopedic (Inpatient) Location Urbana, IL | Inpatient Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days | OnsiteKey Responsibilities Assume responsibility for a designated group of patients and deliver care utilizing the nursing process, including initial assessment upon admission and development of an individualized plan of care. Assess orthopedic and medical/surgical patients each shift and modify the plan of care based on continuous evaluation of patient needs. Educate patients and families on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs. Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of orthopedic and medical/surgical patients; delegate and monitor interventions of healthcare technician staff. Set up orthopedic traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care; manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support integration of information across the healthcare team, and uphold patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.