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 | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays Rotated

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 per protocol; manage patients with oxygen requirements up to 6L NC and stable BiPAP/CPAP
• Perform IV starts; utilize unit resources and inpatient phlebotomy team as appropriate
• Monitor telemetry via remote house-wide telemetry department using Philips equipment; collaborate with 24-hour PCT, Charge RN, Crisis RN, and administrative supervisor resources
• 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
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy; a negative drug screen for all panels is required
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior Medical Surgical nursing experience with exposure to common diagnoses such as sepsis, CHF, DVT, and pulmonary embolism
• Experience titrating Heparin drips
• Familiarity with Philips telemetry monitoring equipment
• Comfort working with elderly patient populations and those requiring comfort measures

Why Join Us

• Structured unit support including 24-hour Charge RN coverage, 24-hour PCT coverage, Crisis RN availability, and an administrative supervisor accessible around the clock
• Defined call-off policy offering the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty

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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