RN - Digestive Surgical Unit (Sign-On $10k)

Carle Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 111,550,000 - 181,524,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit in central Illinois. The role involves post-operative and high-acuity care, wound management, ostomy care, and close collaboration with surgical residents and attendings.

A strong emphasis on documentation, safety, and teamwork supports patient transitions and outcomes. The unit operates with a 1:4-6 nurse-to-patient ratio and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants and relocation assistance for

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Illinois with active license (IDFPR)
• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA)
• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Performs unit duties and ensures accurate nursing documentation.
• Implements care plans from admission assessment and adjusts as needed.
• Monitors post-operative patients and manages wound care and ostomies as required.
• Collaborates with surgical residents and team to ensure patient safety and outcomes.

Skills

Wound care

Post-operative care

Tracheostomy care

Central line care

Telemetry monitoring

Nursing documentation

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Wound vacs

TPN/PPN

Epidurals

Chest tubes

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit in central Illinois. The role involves post-operative and high-acuity care, wound management, ostomy care, and close collaboration with surgical residents and attendings.

A strong emphasis on documentation, safety, and teamwork supports patient transitions and outcomes. The unit operates with a 1:4-6 nurse-to-patient ratio and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants and relocation assistance for