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

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 63-bed Surgical Acute unit, including post-operative surgical patients, trauma patients, and overflow medical patients
• Perform and manage wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, nasogastric (NG) tubes, central lines, and TPN
• Monitor and manage patients on CPAP and high-flow oxygen; administer inhalers as indicated
• Collaborate with PCTs, charge nurses, house supervisors, and respiratory therapy to ensure safe, coordinated patient care
• Float to units with equivalent experience level as needed; travelers are first to float
• Adhere to unit scheduling requirements; travelers do not self-schedule and block scheduling must be approved at time of contract

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in post-operative patient care
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to recognize when to escalate and seek assistance
• Demonstrated professional bedside manner and ability to function effectively as a team member
• Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry monitoring (Philips monitor system used on unit; strip reading managed by central monitor techs)
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
• Experience managing central lines and TPN in an acute care setting

Why Join Us

• Structured unit support including pre-assigned charge nurses on every shift, a 24/7 house supervisor, and PCT assistance with vitals, ADLs, accuchecks, turning, and ambulation
• Defined nurse-to-patient ratios and a structured orientation program with preceptor shifts and dedicated educator time to set you up for success