Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Peru, IL

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

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Peru, Illinois, 61354!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peru, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holiday Rotation Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for medical-surgical patients with diagnoses including pneumonia, heart failure, sepsis, COPD, urologic conditions, surgical cases, total joints, general surgery, and occasional pediatric respiratory illness
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 on nights, ensuring safe and thorough patient care across an 18–22 bed unit
• Conduct minimum three daily touchpoints with Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to oversee and collaborate on essential cares including Foley care, CHG bathing, oral care, and plan of care updates
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitoring equipment, supported by virtual central telemetry monitoring
• Manage patients on high-flow oxygen and stable home-regimen BiPAP as needed
• Float as needed to the ICU for general acute overflow patients or to a campus approximately 25 miles away to meet staffing needs, with at least 2 hours advance notice for off-site floating

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to pass a drug screen; must comply with a drug-free workplace policy
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, and holiday rotation
• Solid color scrubs (no prints) per dress code policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical RN experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• PALS certification preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, particularly in collaborating with PCT staff

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit structure with a Charge Nurse and Administrative Supervisor on every shift, with the Charge Nurse carrying a reduced patient assignment of 1–2 patients
• Defined call-off policy providing the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty, offering scheduling flexibility and work-life balance

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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