LTAC Med Surg RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Long Term Acute Care Med/Surg position on night shift, requiring at least 1 year of experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• LTAC Med/Surg unit within an acute care hospital setting
• 10-bed unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac patients
• Care involves PEG tube feedings, CVC/PICC/midline management, and tracheostomy patients
• RNs required to titrate drips, including Heparin
• RT manages all respiratory equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow); RNs troubleshoot only
• Tele monitoring provided by a dedicated Monitor Tech in the ICU using housewide tele packs
• Patient care techs present at a 1:10 ratio
• House Supervisor available 24/7 as charge resource
• 12-hour night shifts from 7pm-7:30am
• Every other weekend requirement plus additional shifts as needed
• Holiday rotation required plus additional shifts as needed
• EPIC EMR used
• Potential to float to ICU or Acute Rehab

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• ACLS certification preferred but not required
• Experience with PEG tube care, CVC/PICC/midline management, and tracheostomy patients required
• Experience managing titratable drips such as Heparin required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a long-term acute care Med/Surg setting
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy and monitor tech teams for specialized equipment and tele monitoring
• Scrubs required for dress code; any color accepted with only facility-approved t-shirts
• Orientation includes classroom training per facility policy plus two shifts on the unit with a preceptor
• No on-call or standby requirement at this time, though subject to change
• Local candidates accepted; clinicians within 50 miles qualify for local rate pay structure
• COVID vaccination not required for this facility
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position