TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Women's Care
Location
Peoria, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Expected 4 weekend shifts per schedule period | Holiday rotation required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical Women's Care unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
- Care for patients with diagnoses including hysterectomy, mastectomy, postpartum (mothers only), and general medical/surgical conditions
- Perform and manage NG tube placement, Foley catheter placement, and blood administration
- Titrate drips including heparin and insulin; manage set-rate drips as required
- Collaborate with charge nurses, housing supervisors, and patient care technicians to ensure safe, quality care
- Float to other general medical units as needed based on staffing requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
- Demonstrated experience with NG placement, Foley placement, blood administration, and heparin and insulin drips
- Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
- Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local rate adjustment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for postpartum patients or women's health populations
- Familiarity with CPAP equipment and respiratory therapy support in a med/surg setting
- Prior experience in a unit that utilizes cardiac monitoring (strip reading not required)
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported unit with dedicated charge nurse coverage and patient care technicians on every shift
- A call-off policy that allows the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty provides scheduling flexibility