Travel RN- Cardiac Pulmonary 12hr Days in Peoria, Illinois at Fidelity On Call, LTD

Medical-Surgical Pulmonary Registered Nurse (RN)

The Medical-Surgical Pulmonary Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to adult patients with acute and chronic respiratory illnesses and other medical conditions. The RN is responsible for assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, administering medications and treatments, monitoring respiratory status, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities
Assess patients and monitor changes in respiratory and overall medical condition.
Monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, breath sounds, and laboratory results.
Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, oxygen therapy, and respiratory treatments.
Provide care to patients with pneumonia, COPD, asthma, respiratory infections, and other pulmonary conditions.
Manage chest tubes, tracheostomies, drains, central lines, and other medical devices.
Recognize and respond promptly to respiratory distress and other medical emergencies.
Collaborate with respiratory therapists regarding oxygen therapy and respiratory support.
Provide preoperative and postoperative nursing care.
Educate patients and families regarding medications, respiratory treatments, disease management, and discharge needs.
Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Complete timely and accurate documentation.
Follow all patient-safety and infection-prevention standards.

Qualifications
Active RN license for the state of practice.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
ACLS certification if required by the facility.
Minimum of one year of recent Medical-Surgical or Pulmonary nursing experience.
Experience caring for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and emergency-response skills.

Why Work with Fidelity On Call?
Join a trusted healthcare staffing team with more than 30 years of experience. We offer competitive pay, personalized support, quality assignments, comprehensive benefits (Day 1 Coverage), and 24/7 assistance from a team that truly has your back.

Schedule
12 hr. Day Shifts-36hrs weekly
Every other weekend
Every other holiday
Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer