Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed Medical Surgical unit managing a wide range of diagnoses including GI bleeds, sepsis, cellulitis, CHF, DVT, pulmonary embolisms, osteomyelitis, and comfort measures
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 5–6:1 on night shift
• Titrate Heparin drips as required; manage patients with oxygen requirements up to 6L NC and stable BiPAP/CPAP
• Perform IV starts and utilize unit resources when needed; collaborate with inpatient phlebotomy team for blood draws
• Monitor telemetry in coordination with the house-wide telemetry department using Philips equipment
• Float to other Med/Surg-like units as needed; no ICU or chemotherapy patient assignments

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN License (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS Certification required
• Ability to work every other weekend (Friday/Saturday for nights) and rotating holidays
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical Surgical or similar inpatient setting
• Familiarity with Heparin drip titration and telemetry monitoring
• Experience caring for elderly, post-surgical, and medically complex patient populations

Why Join Us

• Structured unit with 24-hour Charge RN, Crisis RN, PCT, and administrative supervisor support on every shift
• Defined call-off policy with no financial penalty, providing flexibility and work-life balance