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. Perform and oversee wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, NG tube care, central line care, and TPN administration.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) | Holiday rotation required

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 and oversee wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, NG tube care, central line care, and TPN administration
• Monitor patients on telemetry; manage inhalers and place patients on CPAP as needed (monitor strip reading handled by central station techs)
• Administer and manage set-rate drips including Heparin; titration of drips is not required
• Collaborate with PCT staff, charge nurses, and house supervisors to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios (typically 5–6 patients per RN on nights)
• Float to units of equivalent experience level 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
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system
• Strong critical thinking skills, team-oriented mindset, and professional bedside manner
• Comfort working with CPAP and high-flow oxygen equipment

Why Join Us

• Structured unit support includes two pre-assigned charge RNs per shift and a house supervisor available 24/7, providing a strong safety net for traveling clinicians
• Structured orientation program including preceptor shifts and dedicated EPIC and professional training to set you up for success