Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 56-bed Adult Medical Specialty unit managing acute care general medicine diagnoses including cellulitis, sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, syncope, anemia, uncontrolled diabetes, acute respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure, and behavioral health and addiction cases
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 during night shift hours
• Manage and monitor central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes as part of routine patient care
• Administer and monitor set-rate drips including Heparin and Lasix; titration of drips is not required
• Collaborate with Patient Care Technicians who assist with vital signs, accuchecks, bladder scans, and ADLs
• Float as needed to other acute care general medicine areas including nephrology, neuro, ortho, and oncology

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Hands-on experience with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes
• Ability to pass a drug screen; placement is on a drug-free campus
• Willingness to work every other weekend (Friday/Saturday for nights) and rotating holidays

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience on a Medical Surgical floor
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records
• Background in a Level I Trauma Center (may be considered in lieu of travel experience when combined with EPIC proficiency)
• Familiarity with Philips telemetry monitoring systems

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling and block scheduling options available through an electronic scheduling platform, offering flexibility in managing your work-life balance
• Supportive unit structure with a free charge RN on each shift and PCT support, allowing nurses to focus on quality patient care