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RN Surgical T7 (weekend)

Carle Health

Job Location:

Urbana, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 38 - 63

Posted: 4 September 2026 (9 days ago)

Application Deadline: 2 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

*** $10000 Sign on Bonus RN>1yr external applicants only 3yr commitment***

Position Highlights: NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit

Number of beds on unit: 43
Patient population (age diagnosis specifics about unit): NT7 is 43- bed unit specializing in the care of acute and chronic digestive surgical patients. We are a bariatric certified unit by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Surgical patients on this unit includes trunk trauma patients as well high acuity surgical advance care patients. We care for patients with surgical intervention needs from Oral Maxillary Facial Surgery (OMFS) traveling through to Colon Rectal Surgeries. With Carle being a level trauma center most regional trauma patients will be admitted to this unit.
Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6 for surgical/medical patients and 1:3 with surgical advanced care patients
Department culture and resources: North Tower 7 is a high acuity critical thinking unit that extensively collaborates with the surgical residents and attendings. The length of stay can vary depending on diagnosis interventions and needs of each patient. We focus on being a team to provide the best and safest care to our community. Our connections and education mean the most to our team and we strive to comfort patients through difficult transitioning periods. We are the highest daisy recognized unit with the organization. Additionally resources for the unit include: a full-time educator part-time educator 2 nurse supervisors a manager and charge nurses.
Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: wound vacs TPN PPN epidurals chest tubes drips peg tube colostomy/ileostomy tracheostomy Jp drains penrose drains lift equipment Foley/IV/NG/Mediport insertions Central line care and lab draws Nursing prioritization IV pumps PCA pumps Feeding pumps Lift equipment SCDs Telemetry monitoring Patient connection

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care nursing interventions and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate all requirements of departmental post-operative care for the complex surgical population. Assesses and intervenes appropriately to ensure positive outcomes during the post-operative phase. Monitors and cares for newly tracheostomies. Assesses and maintains wounds that require a wound vac and other complex wound management. Assesses manages and educates patient and families on new ostomies. . Works collaboratively with the general surgical residency and OMFS residency services.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) Education: H.S. Diploma/GED Work Experience:

Carle Health Company Overview

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Discover the job the career the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health were committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued respected and empowered where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. Weve grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Were developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine the worlds first engineering-based medical school and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center Carle Foundation Hospital Carle Health Methodist Hospital Carle Health Proctor Hospital Carle Health Pekin Hospital and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations the nations highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information:

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $38.93per hour - $63.35per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidates experience qualifications location training licenses shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit

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