Surgical Acute Med Surg RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a Surgical Acute unit requiring at least 1 year of experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting on a Surgical Acute Med/Surg unit with 63 beds (49 private, 9 observation)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5 on days and 5-6 on nights, potentially up to 1:6 days and 1:7 nights when needed
• Common diagnoses include post-op surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients requiring dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN
• Heparin is the only titratable drip managed by RNs
• Charge RNs are pre-assigned and do not take patient assignments; house supervisor coverage is 24/7
• PCTs support the unit with ratios of 7-10 patients on days and 10-15 on nights, assisting with vitals, accu checks, ADLs, and mobility
• No ventilators on this unit; CPAP and high flow are used, with RT managing nebulizers and RNs able to place patients on CPAP
• Some patients are on telemetry monitored via Phillips monitors at a central station; bedside RNs do not read strips
• 12-hour day shifts from 0700-1930
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Rotating holiday schedule required every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Travelers float first, to units with a similar level of experience
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required, or documented proof that the licensing process has been initiated
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
• Post-op patient care experience required
• Strong critical thinking skills and bedside manner required
• Comfortable asking for help when needed and working as part of a team

Additional Information

• Provide post-op and med/surg care including wound care, IV therapy, pain management, and management of drains, NGs, central lines, and TPN
• Unit orientation includes 2 shifts with a preceptor plus one 12-hour shift focused on EPIC and professional orientation with the unit educator
• Scrubs of any color are accepted
• Must pass a negative drug screen for all panels as part of the facility's drug-free campus policy
• COVID vaccination is not required
• Local candidates are accepted, with a reduced local pay rate applying to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility