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

Job Opportunity: Surgical Acute RN - Peoria, Illinois

Unit & Patient Care

• Department: Surgical Acute (RN)
• Unit 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
• Common Patient Types: Post-op surgical, trauma, overflow medical
• Common Care Tasks: Dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NG tubes, central lines, TPN
• Required Skills: Post-op patient care, critical thinking, good bedside manner, team player
• Drip Titration: RNs do not titrate drips except for Heparin (set rate only)
• Charge Nurse & House Supervisor: Charge nurses do not take patient assignments; 2 charge RNs per shift; house supervisor available 24/7
• Patient Care Techs (PCTs):

  • Day: 1 PCT per 7-10 patients
  • Night: 1 PCT per 10-15 patients
  • Duties: Vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, ambulation
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment:

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

  • Some patients on telemetry with Phillips monitors
  • RNs do not read strips; monitor techs handle central monitoring

Scheduling & Orientation

• Shifts:

  • Day: 07:00 - 19:30
  • Night: 19:30 - 07:30
• Scheduling:

  • Block scheduling considered with prior approval
  • Travelers do not self-schedule
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday Requirement: Rotate every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None required
• Floating: Travelers float first; float to units matching experience level; ICU RNs floating to general units take 3 patients
• Orientation:

  • 2 shifts with preceptor on unit
  • 1 twelve-hour shift for EPIC and professional orientation with unit educator

Requirements & Policies

• Certifications: BLS (AHA) required
• Licensure: Active Illinois nursing license or proof of application in process
• Drug Screening: Negative drug screen required (drug-free campus)
• Local Placement: Accepts clinicians living within 50 miles radius
• Orientation Hours: 12 non-billable hours; guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
• Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay required
• Dress Code: Any scrub color allowed; scrubs not provided

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

This position is ideal for RNs experienced in post-op surgical care who are comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment with a strong team focus.