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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - DMCC Acute Rehab Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit: DMCC - Acute Rehab Unit
• Beds: 29
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day: 5:1
  • Night: 6:1
• Nurse Aide Ratio: 1:9 or 1:10
• Rehab Services: Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy (ST)
• Respiratory Equipment: CPAP/BiPAP at night for sleep apnea, nasal cannula (including high flow but no heated high flow)
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Neurology, Neurosurgery, Amputations, Multi-trauma, Cardiac, Complex medical (tracheostomies without ventilators)

Schedule & Work Requirements

• Shifts:

  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday rotation
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Yes, float to LTAC and med-surg units; no floating to HAU unless trained
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs; no t-shirts unless approved

Orientation

• 2 days classroom orientation
• 2-3 days/nights with a preceptor
• Training includes QRP and specific rehab documentation
• 12 non-billable orientation hours

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Must comply with drug-free campus policy and produce a negative drug screen

Experience & Skills

• Strong neurology skills required
• RN not required to titrate drips except heparin
• RN required to attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay for the shift

Required Qualifications Summary

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois (active or in process)
• BLS (AHA) certification
• Strong neuro skills and experience in acute rehab nursing
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
• Willingness to float to LTAC and med-surg units as needed
• Compliance with drug-free workplace policies

This position is ideal for RNs with acute rehab experience seeking a 13-week contract in Illinois.