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 | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 63-bed surgical acute unit, including post-operative patients, trauma, and overflow medical patients
• Perform wound care and dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, and management of drains, nasogastric tubes, central lines, and TPN
• Manage inhalers and place patients on CPAP as needed; respiratory therapy manages nebulizers and ventilator equipment is not used on this unit
• Collaborate with PCTs who assist with vitals, accuchecks, ADLs, turning, and ambulation; nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 5–6 patients per RN on nights
• Float to units with equivalent experience level as needed; travelers are first to float
• Adhere to a drug-free campus policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels prior to start

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates
• Must comply with a drug-free campus policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in post-operative patient care
• Strong critical thinking skills and willingness to ask for help when needed
• Good bedside manner and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring (Phillips monitors used on unit; strip reading handled by central monitor techs)

Why Join Us

• Structured support available on every shift, including two pre-assigned charge RNs who do not take patient assignments and a house supervisor available 24/7
• Structured orientation provided, including shifts with a preceptor and dedicated time for EMR and professional onboarding

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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