Travel Nurse Rn - Med Surg - $2,322 Per Week

Medical Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel We're seeking talented healthcare professionals whose adventure game is as strong as their clinical game. Those that want flexibility and high pay, we have the positions for you! Some of the industry-leading benefits enjoyed by Medical Solutions travel nurses and travel allied healthcare professionals include: Day One Medical, Dental, and Vision with low premiums Day One 401(k) with Company Contribution Personalized Compensation Packages Loyalty Bonus Program and Referral Bonus Paid, Private, Fully Furnished, Pet-Friendly Housing Dedicated Recruiter and 24/7 Customer Care Line Per Diem Allowance and Paid Travel Licensure and Certification Reimbursement Free Liability Coverage Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Pet Insurance Equal Employment Opportunity And More! Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on guaranteed hours, distance being traveled, and customizations available for travelers. Duties: Job Description: -As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process. Essential Functions: -Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures. -Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes. -Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. -Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes. -Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift . -Modifies plan of care based on evaluation. -Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports. -Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-development. -Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise. -Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice. -Promotes the professional development of self and team members. -Shares clinical knowledge through normal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others. -Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable). -Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable). -Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing. -Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies. -Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary. -Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs. -Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner. -Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible. -Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment. -Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions. -Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs. -Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes. -Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately. -Provides goal-focused shift report. -Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary. -Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity. -Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others. -Gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers. -Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's/family's age specific needs. -Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Minimum three (3) years applicable experience. -Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. -Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. -Multicultural sensitivity. -Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions. Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Education: Required Education: -ASN Preferred Education: -BSN Required Certifications & Licensure: -Illinois state RN license in good standing -BLS (American Heart Assoc.) -EKG Certification (CET) (NHA); must pass EKG competency test upon hire. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A Languages: English Read Write Speak Certifications & Licenses: BLS - AHA EKG certificate Attachments: Medical Solutions Job ID #799313. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med Surg (Medical Surgical) About Medical Solutions At Medical Solutions, we're people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there's a whole lot of care going on in our world and that's just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation's largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we're the very best at what we do. You'll love our culture that's filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we're sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you'll find a great place to work and a career home. We've received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we've made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you'll fit right in.