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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 56-bed Adult Medical Specialty Unit managing a diverse general medical population 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 PCTs who assist with vital signs, accuchecks, bladder scans, and ADLs
• 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
• Utilize house-wide telemetry monitoring (Philips monitors); view and interpret telemetry strips via bedside pack or computer as needed
• Float as needed to other acute care general medical areas including nephrology, neuro, ortho, and oncology; adhere to facility dress code including professional scrubs of any color with no visible tattoos and no visible piercings except ears

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Hands-on experience with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes
• Must comply with a drug-free campus policy and produce 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 travel nursing experience on a Med-Surg floor is strongly preferred
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records is highly preferred
• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center may be considered in lieu of travel experience, provided EPIC experience is present

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a supportive team structure that includes a free charge RN on each shift and PCTs to assist with patient care tasks, allowing you to focus on clinical priorities
• Unit-specific orientation of 2–3 shifts provided to help you acclimate to the department and workflow