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 | Acute Care

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 Medical Surgical unit managing a wide range of medical diagnoses including GI bleeds, sepsis, cellulitis, CHF, DVT, pulmonary embolisms, osteomyelitis, and comfort measures
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 5–6:1 on night shifts
• Titrate Heparin drips as required; manage patients with oxygen requirements up to 6L NC and stable BiPAP/CPAP
• Perform IV starts and utilize unit resources when needed; collaborate with inpatient phlebotomy team for blood draws
• Monitor telemetry in coordination with the house-wide telemetry department using Philips equipment
• Float to other Med/Surg-like units as needed; no ICU or chemotherapy patient assignments

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN License (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS Certification required
• Ability to work every other weekend and rotating holidays
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience on a Medical Surgical unit with a broad medical patient population
• Familiarity with Heparin drip titration and telemetry monitoring
• Experience working with elderly patients and those requiring comfort measures

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit structure with 24-hour Charge RN coverage, Crisis RN coverage, PCT support, and an administrative supervisor available as a resource around the clock
• Orientation support provided with two scheduled orientation shifts to help you acclimate to the unit