Registered Nurse - Acute Rehab
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: PT, OT, Speech Therapy (ST)
• Respiratory Equipment: CPAP/BiPAP (night use 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, no 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 required
• 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 & Training

• Orientation:

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

Clinical & Job Requirements

• Required Certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Experience: Strong neurology skills required
• RN Responsibilities:

  • No titration of drips except heparin
  • Attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab (required)
• Telemetry: Telemetry available but not monitored by RN; RN uses tele packs
• Charge Nurse: No charge nurses, only house supervisors

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required
• Active Illinois RN license required or application process initiated

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• BLS certification
• Strong neuro skills with experience in acute rehab settings
• Ability to work 13-week contract with specified shift and weekend/holiday requirements

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