Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 15 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 | 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for nights) | Holiday requirement varies
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 56-bed Adult Medical Specialty Unit managing acute general medicine diagnoses including cellulitis, sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, syncope, anemia, uncontrolled diabetes, acute respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure, and behavioral health and addiction cases
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 during day/evening hours and 1:5–6 during overnight hours, with PCT support for vitals, accuchecks, bladder scans, and ADLs
- Manage and monitor central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes as part of routine patient care
- Administer and monitor set-rate drips including Heparin and Lasix; titration of drips is not required
- Utilize house-wide telemetry monitoring (Philips monitors); view and interpret telemetry strips via bedside pack or computer as needed
- Float as needed to other acute care general medicine areas including nephrology, neuro, ortho, and oncology
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Hands-on experience with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes
- Candidates must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
- Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the standard contract rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Epic EMR strongly preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience on a Med/Surg floor preferred
- Experience in a Level I Trauma Center may be considered in lieu of travel experience, provided Epic experience is present
- Familiarity with BiPAP/CPAP, inhaler administration, and suctioning in a respiratory therapy support context
Why Join Us
- Supportive unit structure with a free charge RN on each shift and PCT assistance, allowing nurses to focus on quality patient care
- Streamlined unit-specific orientation of 2–3 shifts to help you transition efficiently into the role
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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