Acute Surgical RN
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Surgical Acute RN Position - Peoria, Illinois

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Department: Surgical Acute
• Beds: 63 total (49 private, 9 observation)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day shift: 4-5 patients per RN
  • Night shift: 5-6 patients per RN
• Charge Nurses: 2 per shift, do not take patient assignments
• House Supervisor: Available 24/7
• Patient Care Techs (PCTs):

  • Day: 7-10 patients per PCT
  • Night: 10-15 patients per PCT
  • Duties: Vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, ambulation

Patient Population & Care

• Common diagnoses: Post-op surgical, trauma, overflow medical
• Common tasks: Dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NG tubes, central lines, TPN
• Experience required: Post-op care, critical thinking, good bedside manner, team player
• Drip titration: RNs do not titrate drips except Heparin (common drip)
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment:

  • No ventilators
  • CPAP and high flow oxygen available
  • RT manages nebulizers; RNs manage inhalers and CPAP placement
• Telemetry:

  • Some patients on telemetry with Phillips monitors
  • Monitor techs read strips; bedside RNs do not

Scheduling & Shifts

• Shift times:

  • Days: 07:00 - 19:30
  • Nights: 19:30 - 07:30
• Scheduling:

  • Block scheduling considered with approval
  • Travelers do not self-schedule
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday requirement: Rotate every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating:

  • Travelers float first
  • Float to units matching experience level
  • ICU RNs floating to general units take a team of 3 patients

Orientation & Training

• Orientation includes:

  • 2 shifts with preceptor
  • One 12-hour shift for EPIC and professional orientation with unit educator
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours

Certifications & Requirements

• Required certification: BLS (AHA)
• Active Illinois nursing license or proof of application required
• Drug-free campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius
• Scrub color: Any color allowed
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty

This position is ideal for RNs experienced in post-op surgical care who are team-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced acute surgical unit.