RN Inpatient-Surgical/Ortho

UnityPoint Health; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekend package

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental & health insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health's Surgical/Orthopedic unit in Rock Island, IL is seeking an experienced RN to join our 46-bed team. You will provide care for pre- and post-operative patients, including knee/hip replacements, in a fast-paced setting, on a 0.9 FTE schedule with days and every other weekend & holiday.

You will work with telemetry patients and an interdisciplinary team, guided by nursing standards and UnityPoint Health's model of care, contributing to safe, high-quality patient outcomes and

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an RN in the primary state.
• BLS certification required.
• May travel to other UnityPoint Health facilities.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality nursing care on the Surg/Ortho RI 6S unit per policies.
• Provides education to patients and families as needed.
• Ensures patient and workplace safety and reports concerns promptly.
• Completes documentation accurately to maintain legal records.
• Engages in professional development and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Diploma from RN program

Job description

Sign On Bonus: $10,000

Shift: Full-Time (0.9 FTE) Days; Every Other Weekend & Holiday

WEEKEND PACKAGE AVAILABLE!

Join Our Surgical-Ortho Team!

Be part of a dynamic, 46-bed medical-surgical Surgical/Orthopedic unit where your nursing skills play a vital role in patient recovery and outcomes.

• Area of Interest: Nursing


• Salary Range: $32.73-$49.09/hr *


• Sign On Bonus: $10,000


• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9


• Department: Surg/Ortho RI 6S- RI


• Shift: 6:45pm-7:15am; Nights


• Job ID: 186070

Our team cares for both pre- and post-operative surgical patients, as well as general medical patients, in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Nurses are trained across a wide range of surgical specialties, including knee and hip replacements, abdominal surgeries, and thoracic and vascular cases, providing opportunities to expand clinical expertise.

You will also care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, UnityPoint Health’s Philosophy of Nursing, and the Professional Nurse Practice Model, fostering collaboration, professionalism, and excellence in nursing practice.

What sets our Quad Cities/Muscatine Market apart? It's our NEW \"Commit to Sit\" Program- As an RN Inpatient, participate in the \"Commit to Sit\" initiative by spending 5 minutes daily with each patient to foster personal connections and enhance compassionate, holistic care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.


• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.


• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.


• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.


• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.


• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.


• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Diploma from an RN program.


• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state. Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state.


• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.


• Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities.

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• Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.