Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Peoria, IL

Why Join Us Structured unit support includes two pre-assigned Charge RNs per shift (no patient assignment), a 24/7 House Supervisor, and PCT assistance with vitals, ADLs, turning, and ambulation. Perform and manage wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, nasogastric tubes, central lines, and TPN.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (19:30–07:30) | Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) | Holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to post-operative surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients on a 63-bed surgical acute unit
• Perform and manage wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, nasogastric tubes, central lines, and TPN
• Manage patient care within a nurse-to-patient ratio of 5–6 patients per RN on nights (ratio may extend to 1:7 if operationally necessary)
• Administer and manage set-rate drips (Heparin); RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Manage inhalers and place patients on CPAP as needed; collaborate with Respiratory Therapy for nebulizer treatments
• Float to units with 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 pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
• 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
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to recognize when to escalate and seek assistance
• Excellent bedside manner and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring (Phillips monitors on unit; strip reading handled by central monitor techs)

Why Join Us

• Structured unit support includes two pre-assigned Charge RNs per shift (no patient assignment), a 24/7 House Supervisor, and PCT assistance with vitals, ADLs, turning, and ambulation
• Defined orientation program including preceptor shifts and dedicated EPIC and professional orientation time to set you up for success