Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Women's Care Unit

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 4 weekend shifts per schedule period | Holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical Women's Care Unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, caring for patients including hysterectomy, mastectomy, postpartum (mothers only), and general medical/surgical cases
• Perform and manage NG tube placement, Foley catheter placement, and blood administration
• Titrate drips including heparin and insulin; manage set-rate drips as required
• Monitor patients with cardiac monitors as needed (strip reading not required)
• Collaborate with charge nurses, housing supervisors, and patient care technicians to ensure safe, high-quality care
• Float to other general medical units as needed based on staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Demonstrated experience with NG placement, Foley placement, blood administration, and heparin and insulin drips
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local pay rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for postpartum patients and women's health populations
• Familiarity with CPAP and related respiratory therapy equipment
• Experience working in units with patient care technician support

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured, well-supported unit with charge nurse coverage and PCT support on every shift
• A call-off policy equivalent to 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty provides scheduling flexibility