Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peru, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holiday Rotation Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for medical-surgical patients with diagnoses including pneumonia, heart failure, sepsis, COPD, urologic conditions, surgical cases, total joints, general surgery, and occasional pediatric respiratory illness
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 on nights, ensuring safe and thorough patient care across an 18–22 bed unit
• Conduct minimum three daily touchpoints with Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to oversee and collaborate on essential cares including Foley care, CHG bathing, oral care, and plan of care updates
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitoring equipment, supported by virtual central telemetry monitoring
• Manage patients on high-flow oxygen and stable home-regimen BiPAP as needed
• Float as needed to the ICU for general acute overflow patients or to a campus approximately 25 miles away to meet staffing needs, with at least 2 hours advance notice for off-site floating

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to pass a drug screen; must comply with a drug-free workplace policy
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, and holiday rotation
• Solid color scrubs (no prints) per dress code policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical RN experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• PALS certification preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, particularly in collaborating with PCT staff

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit structure with a Charge Nurse and Administrative Supervisor on every shift, with the Charge Nurse carrying a reduced patient assignment of 1–2 patients
• Defined call-off policy providing the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty, offering scheduling flexibility and work-life balance