Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Rockford, IL

Location: Rockford, IL

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care in a 23-bed Intermediate Care Unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3–4, managing diagnoses including stroke, cardiac conditions, sepsis, and surgical casesPerform and manage IV drip titration including heparin, nitroglycerin, cardizem, levophed, cardene, and precedexDeliver tracheostomy care and manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapyInterpret telemetry strips independently; monitor techs observe rhythms and rates but nurses are responsible for strip interpretationFloat throughout the facility as needed, excluding the ER and OB unitsAdhere to a drug-free campus policy; a negative drug screen for all panels is required prior to assignmentRequired QualificationsActive Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiatedBLS certification requiredACLS certification requiredNIHSS certification requiredHands-on experience with tracheostomy care, BiPAP, stroke management, and IV drip titrationMust live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract ratesPreferred Experience / SkillsPrior experience in an intermediate care, PCU, or stepdown unit settingFamiliarity with a broad range of titratable drips in a monitored care environmentExperience working with telemetry monitoring systems and independent strip interpretationWhy Join UsWork in a well-supported unit with charge nurse coverage 24/7 and CNA support on every shiftBenefit from a structured call-off policy that provides flexibility without financial penalty About Concentric Healthcare StaffingFounded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility. To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals. Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing. 30992033EXPPLAT