Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Ottawa, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Ottawa, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Ottawa, Illinois, 61350!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Ottawa, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on a 48-bed Medical Surgical unit with a typical night shift nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 (may start at 1:5)
• Manage and care for patients with common diagnoses including pneumonia, heart failure, sepsis, COPD, urologic conditions, surgical recovery, total joints, general surgery, and occasional pediatric respiratory illness
• Monitor telemetry strips independently on each shift
• Oversee and collaborate with Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) through three daily touchpoints, ensuring completion of nursing cares such as Foley care, CHG bathing, and oral cares; touchpoints should include plan of care review
• Manage patients on BiPAP (home regimen, stable and alert) and high-flow oxygen as needed; RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Adhere to weekend requirements (up to 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule) and every 3rd holiday rotation

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification — required
• Ability to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical RN experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, particularly in collaborating with PCT staff and interdisciplinary teams

Why Join Us

• Structured unit orientation (typically 3 shifts) to support a smooth transition onto the unit
• Charge nurse and administrative supervisor support on every shift, providing a collaborative and well-structured work environment

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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