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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (1930–0730) | Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) | Holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to post-operative surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients on a 63-bed surgical acute unit
• Perform and manage wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, nasogastric tubes, central lines, and TPN
• Monitor and manage patients on CPAP and high-flow oxygen; administer inhalers as indicated
• Collaborate with PCTs, charge nurses, and house supervisors to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios; travelers are first to float to units of equivalent experience level
• Utilize the EPIC electronic health record system following unit-specific orientation
• Adhere to facility drug-free campus policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates
• Minimum 1 year of experience in post-operative or medical-surgical nursing
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to recognize when to escalate care

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for patients with central lines, TPN, and complex wound care needs
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring (Philips platform used on unit)
• Experience working with CPAP and high-flow oxygen equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with strong bedside manner

Why Join Us

• Structured support system in place including pre-assigned charge RNs on every shift and a house supervisor available 24/7
• PCT support on every shift assists with vitals, glucose checks, ADLs, turning, and ambulation, allowing RNs to focus on clinical care

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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