RN - MS

Cynet HealthStaff; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an RN - Medical-Surgical (MS) in Illinois for an 18-week night-shift assignment. The role requires 2 years of recent MS nursing experience, an active RN license, and BLS certification, with post-operative recovery experience highly valued.

Responsibilities include managing post-op and general medical-surgical patients, telemetry monitoring, wound care and drains, and collaborating with the nursing leadership to meet patient care standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent RN experience required.
• Active RN license and BLS certification required.
• Post-operative recovery experience preferred.
• Care for medically-surgical patients including telemetry patients.

Responsibilities

• Care for post-operative and general medical-surgical patients.
• Monitor telemetry data and respond to events per protocol.
• Assist with wounds, drains and routine care.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to meet patient care standards.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Post-operative care

Wound care

Medication administration

Patient safety

Communication

Education

RN license

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

RN - MS

Profession: RN

Specialty: Medical-Surgical

Duration: 18 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 2 years of recent experience required

License: Required

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have: Post Operative Recovery Experience

Description:Department specializes in Medical-Surgical care.Required nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 during the day and 1:5-6 during the night.Common diagnoses include Post-Operative conditions such as General, Orthopedic, and Podiatry cases.General Medical cases include Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy, Congestive Heart Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.Staff is trained in managing care for conditions like cellulitis, continuous bladder irrigation, and peritoneal dialysis.Experience with surgical drains and wound vacuums is beneficial.Nurses are not required to titrate drips.Patients may be on telemetry, which is centrally monitored by a monitor technician.Nurses do not read telemetry; validation is performed by a telemetry nurse.Charge nurses have patient assignments.House supervisors are available 24/7 but do not have direct patient assignments.Nurse aides are present on the unit to assist with patient care based on acuity.The typical nurse aide-to-patient ratio is 1:12-14.Some aides are cross-trained in phlebotomy and have experience performing 12-lead EKGs, if applicable.Respiratory therapy equipment includes BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and Vapotherm, which are managed by respiratory therapists.Shifts are scheduled based on need, managed by nursing leadership.There is a requirement to work every other weekend and participate in holiday rotation.There are no call or standby requirements for agency staff.Floating to ICU or Telemetry units may be required for medical-surgical overflow, but only within the nurse’s scope of practice.Professional scrubs of any color are acceptable.Department-specific orientation includes a structured program with preceptor support.