RN, Surgical Unit: High-Acuity Trauma & Bariatric Care

Carle Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Relocation assistance

BSN bonus $2,500

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois seeks a Registered Nurse for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit, a 43-bed, high-acuity unit specializing in acute and chronic digestive surgical patients. The role includes post-operative care, wound management, ostomies, and collaboration with surgical residents and OMFS.

You will perform initial assessments, develop care plans, monitor patients, and ensure safety. The unit emphasizes teamwork, education, and patient transitions, with a dedicated educator and supervisors

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Illinois with BLS certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops an appropriate plan of care.
• Provides post-operative care for complex surgical patients and manages wounds and ostomies.
• Collaborates with surgical residency and OMFS services.

Education

College diploma in Nursing

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois seeks a Registered Nurse for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit, a 43-bed, high-acuity unit specializing in acute and chronic digestive surgical patients. The role includes post-operative care, wound management, ostomies, and collaboration with surgical residents and OMFS.

You will perform initial assessments, develop care plans, monitor patients, and ensure safety. The unit emphasizes teamwork, education, and patient transitions, with a dedicated educator and supervisors