Nephrology RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Nephrology unit requiring an active IL RN license, BLS certification, and general medical-surgical experience.

Details

• Acute care Nephrology unit in a hospital setting
• 21-bed unit, mostly private rooms with one semi-private room, overhead lift equipment in all rooms
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Common diagnoses include ESRD, AKI, hemo- and peritoneal dialysis, parathyroidectomies, ileal conduit creations, TURPs, prostatectomies, kidney stones, graft/fistula repairs, kidney and pancreas transplants, and transplant biopsies
• PCTs available on all shifts at a 1:10-11 ratio to assist with vitals, baths, and other care duties
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7
• Telemetry monitored remotely by TeleTechs using Philips monitors; RNs are not required to interpret telemetry strips
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts on a 3x12 schedule (7p-7:30a)
• Weekend requirement is every other weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun for nights)
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday, negotiable
• No call or standby requirements
• May float to other gen med units; rare float to ED or ICU as a help-all only

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• General medical-surgical background required
• Nephrology or urology experience preferred
• Negative drug screen required for all panels
• RNs are not required to titrate drips

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to nephrology, dialysis, and transplant patients, including bedside reporting and rounding every 1-2 hours
• 3-day unit-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Any scrub color permitted; no artificial or gel nails, chipped polish, visible tattoos or piercings; simple earrings allowed
• Local rate applies for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility; no radius restriction on eligibility
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility
• Self-scheduling available with flexibility for block scheduling to accommodate traveler needs