Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) | Holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 63-bed Surgical Acute unit, managing post-operative surgical patients, trauma cases, and overflow medical patients
• Perform and oversee wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, NG tube care, central line care, and TPN administration
• Monitor patients on telemetry; manage inhalers and place patients on CPAP as needed (monitor strip reading handled by central station techs)
• Administer and manage set-rate drips including Heparin; titration of drips is not required
• Collaborate with PCT staff, charge nurses, and house supervisors to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios (typically 5–6 patients per RN on nights)
• Float to units of equivalent experience level as needed; travelers are first to float

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in post-operative patient care strongly preferred
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system
• Strong critical thinking skills, team-oriented mindset, and professional bedside manner
• Comfort working with CPAP and high-flow oxygen equipment

Why Join Us

• Structured unit support includes two pre-assigned charge RNs per shift and a house supervisor available 24/7, providing a strong safety net for traveling clinicians
• Structured orientation program including preceptor shifts and dedicated EPIC and professional training to set you up for success