Basic Life Support (BLS), Epic Systems, Healthcare, Heparin, Intravenous Therapies, Medical Record System, Nursing, Pain Management, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Telemetry, Titration, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), Training/Teaching, Wound Care
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
LocationPeoria, IL
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights (19:30–07:30) | Onsite | Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday) | Rotating holidays
Key Responsibilities- Provide post-operative and acute surgical care for a patient population that includes trauma, overflow medical, and post-op surgical patients
- Perform and manage wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, nasogastric tubes, central lines, and TPN
- Administer and manage set-rate drips (Heparin); no drip titration required
- Manage inhalers and place patients on CPAP as needed; collaborate with Respiratory Therapy for nebulizer treatments and high-flow oxygen
- Work within a nurse-to-patient ratio of 5–6 patients per RN on night shifts, supported by PCTs and a dedicated charge RN on every shift
- 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)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Demonstrated experience in post-operative patient care
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to recognize when to escalate care
- Ability to work in a drug-free environment and produce a negative drug screen
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with telemetry monitoring (Philips monitors in use; strip reading handled by central monitor techs)
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
- Strong bedside manner and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Why Join Us- Work on a well-supported 63-bed surgical acute unit with dedicated charge RNs on every shift, a 24/7 house supervisor, and PCT support throughout
- Structured orientation program including preceptor shifts and unit educator time to set you up for success