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
Location
Peoria, IL
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday) | Rotating holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Provide post-operative and acute surgical care to 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
- Manage inhalers and place patients on CPAP as needed; collaborate with respiratory therapy for nebulizer treatments
- Monitor patients on telemetry in coordination with central station monitor technicians
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 5–6 patients per RN on night shift, with PCT support available
- Float to units with equivalent level of care as needed; travelers are first to float
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience in post-operative patient care
- Strong critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to seek assistance when appropriate
- Must pass a drug screen; position is located on a drug-free campus
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with central lines, TPN, wound care, and pain management in an acute surgical setting
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
- Strong bedside manner and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Why Join Us
- Work within a well-supported unit structure featuring pre-assigned charge RNs on every shift and a house supervisor available 24/7
- Join a large, established surgical acute unit with dedicated PCT support and a structured orientation program including preceptor shifts and system training