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 | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical unit serving general medicine patients with a variety of diagnoses, maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios of 5–6:1 on nights
- Titrate Heparin drips and manage patients with oxygen requirements up to 6L NC, as well as stable BiPAP/CPAP
- Perform IV starts and utilize unit resources as needed; collaborate with inpatient phlebotomy team for blood draws
- Work alongside two Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) per shift, a 24/7 Charge RN, and a 24/7 House Supervisor
- Float to other units as needed, as travel RNs are first to float per unit policy
- Adhere to weekend rotation requirements (Fri/Sat nights, every other weekend) and participate in holiday rotation per policy
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
- BLS certification required
- Ability to work in a drug-free environment; negative drug screen required for all panels
- 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 telemetry support
Why Join Us
- Supportive unit environment with 24/7 Hospitalist/Intensivist coverage, in-house Respiratory Therapy, and pharmacy staff who prepare all medications
- Orientation includes a 12-hour shift with a dedicated unit preceptor, and travelers may collaborate with unit leadership on scheduling preferences