Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
Location
Peoria, IL
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 20-bed Medical Acute Care Unit serving a general medical patient population
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5/6 on night shift, with support from Patient Care Technicians available 24 hours per day
- Monitor patients on telemetry as needed; bedside RNs are not required to read strips, as monitor techs are available at a central station
- Collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members across all shifts
- Adhere to unit floating requirements, with travel RNs floating first as needed based on staffing
- Fulfill weekend and holiday requirements, including every other weekend and 3 of 6 designated holidays per year
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- General medical/surgical nursing experience
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Must be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a general medical or medical-surgical inpatient unit setting
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring in an acute care environment
- Experience working with Patient Care Technicians in a team-based care model
Why Join Us
- Supportive unit structure with charge nurse coverage 24 hours per day and a house supervisor available 24/7
- Reasonable call-off policy providing flexibility throughout the contract period