Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an acute care medical-surgical unit with a census of approximately 22–26 patients, managing a wide range of medical diagnoses including GI bleeds, sepsis, CHF, DVT, pulmonary embolisms, cellulitis, and comfort care measures

• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 5–6:1 on night shift, delivering safe and effective care in a mix of private and semi-private room settings

• Titrate Heparin drips as required and manage patients with oxygen requirements up to 6L NC, as well as stable BiPAP/CPAP

• Monitor telemetry via a house-wide remote telemetry department using Philips equipment, and interpret findings as needed

• Perform IV starts and collaborate with unit resources and inpatient phlebotomy team as appropriate

• Float to other medical-surgical like units as needed; participate in rotating weekend and holiday schedules

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Experience in a medical-surgical or acute care inpatient setting

• Ability to titrate Heparin drips

• Must be able to pass a drug screen; placement is on a drug-free campus

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and Philips monitoring equipment

• Experience caring for patients with complex medical diagnoses such as sepsis, CHF, DVT, or pulmonary embolism

• Proficiency with IV insertion and peripheral access techniques

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit environment featuring 24-hour Charge RN coverage, Crisis RN coverage, PCT support, and an administrative supervisor available around the clock

• Benefit from a structured orientation experience and a collaborative team setting with clearly defined roles and resources