Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
Location
Peoria, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 31-bed Medical Surgical unit serving general medicine patients with a variety of diagnoses
- Manage and titrate Heparin drips in accordance with unit protocols
- Monitor and manage patients with oxygen requirements up to 6L NC, as well as stable BiPAP/CPAP needs at night or PRN
- Collaborate with Patient Care Technicians, Hospitalist/Intensivist staff, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy — all available in-house 24/7
- Perform IV starts and utilize unit resources when needed; coordinate with the inpatient phlebotomy team for blood draws
- Float to other units as needed; travel RNs are first to float per unit policy
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
- BLS certification required
- Must be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
- Ability to titrate Heparin drips
- Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible at the standard contract rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Minimum 1 year of hospital-based nursing experience preferred
- ACLS certification preferred, particularly for those interested in Charge RN responsibilities
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring; unit utilizes Philips equipment with remote house-wide telemetry support
Why Join Us
- Supportive unit environment with 24/7 Charge RN and House Supervisor coverage, on-site Respiratory Therapy, and a dedicated Pharmacy team handling all medication preparation
- Travelers may collaborate with unit leadership on scheduling preferences, offering a degree of flexibility within the contract structure