Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Peoria, IL

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 63-bed surgical acute unit, managing post-operative surgical patients, trauma cases, and overflow medical patients. Monitor patients on telemetry (Phillips monitors); bedside RNs are not required to read strips — central monitor techs are on staff.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) | Rotating holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 63-bed surgical acute unit, managing post-operative surgical patients, trauma cases, and overflow medical patients
• Perform wound care and dressing changes, manage drains, nasogastric tubes, central lines, IV therapy, TPN, and pain management
• Monitor patients on telemetry (Phillips monitors); bedside RNs are not required to read strips — central monitor techs are on staff
• Manage patient inhalers and place patients on CPAP as needed; respiratory therapy manages nebulizers
• Collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, and patient care technicians to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios
• Float to units with equivalent level of care as needed; travelers are first to float

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in post-operative patient care strongly preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to recognize when to escalate or seek assistance
• Excellent bedside manner and demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system

Why Join Us

• Structured unit orientation provided, including preceptor shifts and dedicated education time, setting travelers up for success from day one
• 24/7 house supervisor coverage and pre-assigned charge nurses on every shift who do not carry a patient assignment, providing strong leadership support throughout your contract