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

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (1930–0730) | Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) | Holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to post-operative surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients on a 63-bed surgical acute unit
• Perform and manage wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, nasogastric tubes, central lines, and TPN
• Monitor and manage patients on CPAP and high-flow oxygen; administer inhalers as indicated
• Collaborate with PCTs, charge nurses, and house supervisors to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios; travelers are first to float to units of equivalent experience level
• Utilize the EPIC electronic health record system following unit-specific orientation
• Adhere to facility drug-free campus policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates
• Minimum 1 year of experience in post-operative or medical-surgical nursing
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to recognize when to escalate care

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for patients with central lines, TPN, and complex wound care needs
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring (Philips platform used on unit)
• Experience working with CPAP and high-flow oxygen equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with strong bedside manner

Why Join Us

• Structured support system in place including pre-assigned charge RNs on every shift and a house supervisor available 24/7
• PCT support on every shift assists with vitals, glucose checks, ADLs, turning, and ambulation, allowing RNs to focus on clinical care