Registered Nurse Orthopedic

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 43-bed orthopedic unit with all private rooms, managing a wide variety of medical-surgical, postoperative orthopedic, and trauma patients with fractures
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 on night shifts, collaborating with PCTs assigned at a 1:7–8 ratiodeliver postoperative surgical care and general medical-surgical nursing care in accordance with unit protocols
• Monitor patients using house-wide telemetry pack monitors (Philips) and manage equipment including CPAP and heated high-flow oxygen as needed
• Float to other like medical-surgical floors on an occasional basis as needed
• Adhere to a drug-free campus policy and maintain professional appearance standards including covering tattoos and piercings

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in postoperative surgical care and general medical-surgical nursing
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights)
• Must produce a negative drug screen prior to placement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience in an orthopedic or medical-surgical setting
• Familiarity with Philips telemetry monitoring systems
• Experience with CPAP and heated high-flow oxygen equipment

Why Join Us

• Structured unit support includes a primary charge RN on every shift and a house supervisor available 24/7
• Call-off policy provides flexibility with no financial penalty, and a dedicated unit orientation ensures a smooth transition onto the floor