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 18-bed Medical Surgical Acute Care unit serving general medical patients with a variety of diagnoses
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 5–6:1 on night shifts, with support from two Patient Care Technicians per shift
• Titrate Heparin drips and manage patients with oxygen requirements up to 6L NC, as well as stable BiPAP/CPAP
• Perform IV starts and collaborate with inpatient phlebotomy and pharmacy teams as needed
• Monitor telemetry in coordination with the house-wide telemetry department using Philips equipment
• Float to other units as needed per facility policy; travel RNs are first to float

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to titrate Heparin drips
• Compliance with a drug-free workplace policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels
• Willingness to work every other weekend (Friday/Saturday nights) and participate in holiday rotation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 1 year of hospital experience preferred
• ACLS certification preferred, particularly for those interested in Charge RN responsibilities
• Familiarity with Philips telemetry monitoring equipment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported environment with 24/7 Hospitalist/Intensivist coverage, in-house Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, and a dedicated house supervisor on every shift
• Benefit from a structured one-shift orientation with a unit preceptor and collaborative scheduling flexibility with unit leadership