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

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

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed acute care Medical Surgical unit managing a wide range of medical diagnoses including GI bleeds, sepsis, cellulitis, CHF, DVT, pulmonary embolism, and comfort measures, among others.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 5–6:1 on night shift, delivering safe and effective care across private and semi-private room settings.
• Titrate Heparin drips per unit protocol and manage patients with oxygen requirements up to 6L NC, as well as stable BiPAP/CPAP.
• Perform IV starts and utilize available unit resources when needed; coordinate with inpatient phlebotomy team for blood draws.
• Monitor telemetry as needed, with remote monitoring support provided by a house-wide telemetry department; unit equipment is primarily Philips.
• Float to other Medical Surgical-like units as needed; no ICU or chemotherapy patient assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work night shift 12-hour schedules, including every other weekend (Friday/Saturday) and rotating holidays.
• Compliance with a drug-free workplace policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an acute care Medical Surgical setting with exposure to a broad range of medical diagnoses.
• Familiarity with Heparin drip titration and telemetry monitoring in an inpatient environment.
• Experience working with elderly patient populations and post-procedure patients returning from surgery.

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24-hour Charge RN coverage, 24-hour Crisis RN coverage, an administrative supervisor available around the clock, and 24-hour Patient Care Technician support.
• Benefit from a structured two-shift orientation and a collaborative unit environment with dedicated unit clerk coverage.

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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