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: 15 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Women's Care

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Expected 4 weekend shifts per schedule period | Holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical Women's Care unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Care for patients with diagnoses including hysterectomy, mastectomy, postpartum (mothers only), and general medical/surgical conditions
• Perform and manage NG tube placement, Foley catheter placement, and blood administration
• Titrate drips including heparin and insulin; manage set-rate drips as required
• Collaborate with charge nurses, housing supervisors, and patient care technicians to ensure safe, quality care
• Float to other general medical units as needed based on staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Demonstrated experience with NG placement, Foley placement, blood administration, and heparin and insulin drips
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for postpartum patients or women's health populations
• Familiarity with CPAP equipment and respiratory therapy support in a med/surg setting
• Prior experience in a unit that utilizes cardiac monitoring (strip reading not required)

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with dedicated charge nurse coverage and patient care technicians on every shift
• A call-off policy that allows the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty provides scheduling flexibility

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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