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 | 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 56-bed Adult Medical Specialty unit managing acute care general medicine diagnoses including cellulitis, sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, syncope, anemia, uncontrolled diabetes, acute respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure, and behavioral health and addiction cases
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 during day hours and 1:5–6 during night hours, collaborating with PCT support staff
• Manage and monitor central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes as part of routine patient care
• Administer and monitor set-rate drips including Heparin and Lasix; titration of drips is not required
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, inhalers, and suctioning as needed
• Float as needed to other acute care general medicine areas including nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, and oncology units

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Hands-on experience with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes
• Ability to pass a drug screen; must comply with a drug-free campus policy
• Willingness to adhere to professional dress code including any-color professional scrubs, no visible tattoos, and no visible piercings except ears

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience on a Medical Surgical floor
• Experience with Epic electronic health records
• Background in a Level I trauma center (may be considered in lieu of travel experience when combined with Epic proficiency)

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit featuring a free charge RN on every shift and PCT assistance with vitals, accuchecks, bladder scans, and ADLs
• Enjoy flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling through an electronic scheduling platform