Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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) | Full-Time Hours Expected

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 post-hysterectomy, post-mastectomy, postpartum (mothers only), and general medical/surgical cases
• Titrate drips including heparin and insulin; administer blood products and manage IV therapy
• Perform and assist with NG tube placement, foley catheter placement, and other clinical procedures as required
• Collaborate with charge nurses, housing supervisors, and patient care technicians to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes
• Participate in weekend rotations (4 weekend shifts per schedule period) and holiday coverage in rotation with core staff
• 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 be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for postpartum patients (mothers) and women's health surgical populations
• Familiarity with CPAP and respiratory therapy equipment in a med/surg setting
• Experience working in units with telemetry/cardiac monitoring (strip reading not required for this role)

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a supportive team that includes dedicated charge nurses, housing supervisors, and patient care technicians on every shift
• Flexible scrub color policy with no strict dress code requirements beyond facility standards