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

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an acute care medical-surgical unit managing a wide range of diagnoses including GI bleeds, sepsis, cellulitis, CHF, DVT, pulmonary embolisms, osteomyelitis, and comfort measures
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 5–6:1 on night shift, collaborating with PCT staff and charge RN resources available 24/7
• Titrate Heparin drips per protocol and manage patients with oxygen requirements up to 6L NC, as well as stable BiPAP/CPAP
• Monitor telemetry via house-wide telemetry department using unit-based Phillips equipment; interpret and respond to patient data accordingly
• Perform IV starts and coordinate with the inpatient phlebotomy team for blood draws as needed
• Float to other medical-surgical like units as needed; no ICU or chemotherapy patient assignments

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN licensure (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current BLS certification
• Experience in a medical-surgical or acute care inpatient setting
• Ability to titrate Heparin drips
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
• Familiarity with Phillips monitoring equipment
• Experience managing patients with BiPAP/CPAP and supplemental oxygen therapy

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24-hour Charge RN coverage, 24-hour Crisis RN coverage, an administrative supervisor, and PCT support — providing a strong team environment on every shift
• Every-other-weekend requirement with rotating holidays, offering a degree of schedule predictability for night shift clinicians