Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,521 per week in Urbana, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical

Registered Nurse - Orthopedic (Inpatient) Location Urbana, IL | Inpatient Schedule / Job Type Contract | Nights | OnsiteKey Responsibilities Assume responsibility for a designated group of patients, delivering care through the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the plan of care. Perform thorough initial assessments upon patient admission and develop individualized care plans based on patient and family needs in accordance with unit standards. Assess orthopedic and medical/surgical patients each shift; educate patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, and care transition needs. Set up orthopedic traction and manipulate surgical traction devices; manage wound appliances including wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices. Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of orthopedic and medical/surgical patients; delegate and monitor interventions performed by HCT staff. Maintain accurate and up-to-date nursing documentation to support integration of information across the healthcare team, and uphold patient and employee safety standards.