Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Support, Congestive Heart Failure, Identify Issues, Nursing, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Pneumonia, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Telemetry, Titration, Tracheotomy, Training/Teaching, Wound Care
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
LocationAlton, IL
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a Medical-Surgical unit managing common diagnoses including sepsis, CHF, stroke, pneumonia, hypoxia, and post-surgical patients
- Manage and monitor patients with wounds, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and tube feedings including NG tubes and drains
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–6 based on patient acuity
- Monitor telemetry via Philips telemetry system; read strips as needed on the unit
- Manage patients on BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and Airvo equipment (no titration of O2 required)
- Adhere to weekend and holiday rotation requirements; every other weekend and every other holiday required
Required Qualifications- Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
- Current BLS certification
- Proficiency with NG tubes, drains, feeding tubes, and tube feedings
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts including rotating weekends and holidays
- Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen
Preferred Experience / Skills- Current ACLS certification
- Experience reading telemetry strips
- Prior Medical-Surgical nursing experience with high-acuity patient populations
Why Join Us- Supportive unit structure with a free-charge nurse, CNAs/PCTs, and dedicated monitor techs providing additional clinical support on every shift
- Structured orientation program with preceptor and educator support to set you up for success
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing