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 | 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for nights) | Holiday requirement varies

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 56-bed Adult Medical Specialty Unit serving acute care general medicine patients with diagnoses including cellulitis, sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, syncope, anemia, uncontrolled diabetes, acute respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure, and behavioral health and addiction conditions
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 during day/evening hours and 1:5–6 during overnight hours, with PCT support for vitals, accuchecks, bladder scans, and ADLs
• Manage and monitor central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes as part of routine patient care
• Administer and monitor set-rate drips including Heparin and Lasix; titration of drips is not required
• Utilize house-wide telemetry monitoring (Philips monitors); view and interpret telemetry strips via bedside pack or computer as needed
• Float as needed to other acute care general medicine areas including nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, and oncology

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Proficiency with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy; a negative drug screen for all panels is required
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience on a Medical Surgical floor strongly preferred
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records
• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center may be considered in lieu of travel experience, provided EPIC experience is present
• Familiarity with BiPAP/CPAP, inhaler administration, and suctioning in a respiratory therapy support context

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a supportive unit structure featuring a free charge RN on every shift and PCT assistance, allowing nurses to focus on high-acuity patient care
• Benefit from a clearly defined call-off policy offering the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty