Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (19:30–07:30) | Onsite | Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday) | Rotating holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative and acute surgical care for a patient population that includes trauma, overflow medical, and post-op surgical patients
• Perform and manage wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, nasogastric tubes, central lines, and TPN
• Administer and manage set-rate drips (Heparin); no drip titration required
• Manage inhalers and place patients on CPAP as needed; collaborate with Respiratory Therapy for nebulizer treatments and high-flow oxygen
• Work within a nurse-to-patient ratio of 5–6 patients per RN on night shifts, supported by PCTs and a dedicated charge RN on every shift
• Float to units of equivalent experience level as needed; travelers are first to float

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated experience in post-operative patient care
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to recognize when to escalate care
• Ability to work in a drug-free environment and produce a negative drug screen

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry monitoring (Philips monitors in use; strip reading handled by central monitor techs)
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
• Strong bedside manner and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported 63-bed surgical acute unit with dedicated charge RNs on every shift, a 24/7 house supervisor, and PCT support throughout
• Structured orientation program including preceptor shifts and unit educator time to set you up for success