Travel Nurse RN - CCU - Coronary Care

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CCU - Coronary Care for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CCU - Coronary Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Unit (CCU)
Location: Urbana, Illinois
Contract Duration: 07/27/2026 – 10/24/2026
Department: CT7A – Critical Care Unit (CCU)
 

Job Description:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Perform complete patient assessments upon admission and develop individualized plans of care based on patient and family needs.
• Implement, monitor, and continuously evaluate patient care plans and modify interventions as patient conditions change.
• Deliver high-quality critical care nursing while maintaining patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough nursing documentation to support continuity of care.
• Monitor patient status and respond appropriately to emergency and life-saving situations following established nursing protocols.
• Operate and monitor specialized critical care equipment and interpret clinical data effectively.
• Interpret and document cardiac rhythms, intracranial pressure (ICP), central venous pressure (CVP), ventilator settings, and other hemodynamic monitoring data.
• Assist physicians during examinations, procedures, and treatment interventions.
• Care for ventilated patients and support early mobility initiatives when clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Promote effective patient and family communication through bedside reporting, hourly rounding, and patient education.
• Ensure compliance with departmental standards, nursing competencies, and hospital policies.
• Identify and report patient safety concerns, hazards, and incidents promptly.
• Support teamwork by providing constructive feedback and contributing to peer development.
• Demonstrate accountability for ongoing professional growth and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required (BSN preferred)
• Active Illinois RN License in good standing
• Current BLS Certification (AHA)
• Current ACLS Certification (AHA)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant RN experience

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