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 | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (0700–1930) | Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) | Rotating holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 63-bed Surgical Acute unit, including post-operative patients, trauma cases, and overflow medical patients
• Perform and manage wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, nasogastric tubes, central lines, and TPN
• Monitor patients on telemetry; RNs manage inhalers and may place patients on CPAP as needed (monitor strip reading handled by central station techs)
• Collaborate with PCTs, charge nurses, and house supervisors to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios (expected 4–5 patients per RN on days)
• Float to units with equivalent experience level as needed; travelers are first to float
• Maintain compliance with a 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)
• Current BLS certification required
• Must pass a drug screen for all panels prior to placement
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior post-operative patient care experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to recognize when to escalate or seek assistance
• Demonstrated teamwork, effective communication, and professional bedside manner

Why Join Us

• Structured unit orientation provided, including preceptor shifts and dedicated EHR and professional orientation time
• Supportive unit environment with pre-assigned charge nurses on every shift and house supervisor coverage 24/7