Job Description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kankakee, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/28/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Shift Notes

5a-530p

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years RN experience
• Float experience preferred
• IMCU experience required
• Cath Lab Recovery experience for IMCU

General Submission Requirements

• Must have EPIC EMR experience
• Must have active IL RN license in hand
• Must provide Driver’s License
• Preferred: Prior travel experience
• No first-time travelers for this position
• Prescreen required:
  • Clinical team will prescreen and recommend
  • Hiring manager has 24 hours to accept/decline
  • No second interviews

Department: Float Pool RN

Units Covered in Float Pool

• 5 Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
• 5 Med-Peds
• Telemetry (Tele)
• Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• Rehab
• Behavioral Health (Senior, Adolescent, Adult)

Staffing & Ratios

• RN:Patient Ratios:
  • Med-Surg / Tele / Med-Peds: 1:5–6
  • IMCU: 1:5
• CNAs Available: Ratio 1:10
  • CNAs sit with suicidal/behavioral patients
  • Non-CNA sitters used if short staffed
• Charge Nurse:
  • Days: Team lead per unit – non-patient care
  • Nights/Weekends/Holidays: Charge takes patients

Certifications Required

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS – Preferred

Clinical Details

• Common Diagnoses:
  • Med-Surg: Acute surgical, neuro/ortho (hips, knees), hospice, detox
  • Med-Peds: Respiratory illnesses
  • Tele: CHF, chest pain, post-surgical, radial cath
  • IMCU: Chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP (continuous), high renal pop (PD), insulin drips
  • Behavioral Health: Varies by age group
• Drips/Titration:
  • No titration except Heparin (per protocol)
  • IMCU may titrate: Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Lasix, Insulin (non-titrated Glucomander)
• Equipment Notes:
  • Vents: ICU only
  • BiPAP/CPAP:
    • Med/Tele: Home-use only
    • IMCU/ICU: Continuous use
  • RT manages vent settings
  • RNs may be asked to assist with neb treatments – voluntary
• Telemetry:
  • Remote monitoring
  • 24/7 Monitor Techs
  • Nurses verify strips

Scheduling & Logistics

• Shifts:
  • Float units: 12-hour shifts (5–5)
  • Mental Health: 7–7
• Weekend Requirement: Every other
• Holiday Requirement: Every other
• Call/Standby: Not usually required
• Assignment:
  • Staff calls in 1 hour before shift for unit assignment
  • First schedule: Plugged in where needed
• Orientation:
  • 1 x 12-hour shift per unit
  • Units designed similarly for easier transition

Other Details

• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
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About Talent4Health

A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US. 

With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for! 

Why Choose us?

When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it’s imperative to consider what all they have to offer.

1. Proficiency : Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates.
2. Personalized service : We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs.
3. Consistency : We are devoted to offer dependable recruitment solutions for our candidates, and we are always a phone call away for all their questions or concerns.
4. Comprehensive care : Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone.

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