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

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical unit serving general medicine patients with a variety of diagnoses, maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios of 5–6:1 on nights
• Titrate Heparin drips and manage patients with oxygen requirements up to 6L NC, as well as stable BiPAP/CPAP
• Perform IV starts and utilize unit resources as needed; collaborate with inpatient phlebotomy team for blood draws
• Work alongside two Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) per shift, a 24/7 Charge RN, and a 24/7 House Supervisor
• Float to other units as needed, as travel RNs are first to float per unit policy
• Adhere to weekend rotation requirements (Fri/Sat nights, every other weekend) and participate in holiday rotation per policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• Ability to work in a drug-free environment; negative drug screen required for all panels
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible at the standard contract rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 1 year of hospital-based nursing experience preferred
• ACLS certification preferred, particularly for those interested in Charge RN responsibilities
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring; unit utilizes Philips equipment with remote telemetry support

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit environment with 24/7 Hospitalist/Intensivist coverage, in-house Respiratory Therapy, and pharmacy staff who prepare all medications
• Orientation includes a 12-hour shift with a dedicated unit preceptor, and travelers may collaborate with unit leadership on scheduling preferences