Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Adult Medical Specialty)

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Adult Medical Specialty Unit with 56 beds (private and semi-private)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • 1:4-5 (07:00–23:00)
  • 1:5-6 (23:00–07:30)
• Free charge nurse on each floor (does not take patient assignment)
• Patient care technicians (PCTs) assist with vital signs, accu-checks, bladder scans, and ADLs; PCT ratio approximately 1:8-10
• House-wide telemetry monitored remotely; RNs can view strips on monitors or computers (Phillips brand)

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Acute care general medicine patients including:

  • Cellulitis
  • Sepsis
  • Dehydration
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Syncope
  • Anemia
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Acute respiratory failure
  • Liver failure
  • Kidney failure
  • Behavioral health and addictions

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license (or application in process)
• BLS (AHA) certification required

Experience & Skills

• Required: Experience with central lines, tracheostomies, chest tubes
• Preferred: EPIC electronic health record experience
• Preferred: Prior travel nursing experience on a MedSurg floor
• Candidates with Level I trauma center experience may be considered without prior travel experience if EPIC experience is present

Clinical Information

• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Common drips used: Heparin, Lasix
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes BiPAP/CPAP for sleep apnea, inhalers, and suctioning

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shifts: Three 12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling/block scheduling via electronic system
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Sat/Sun for days; Fri/Sat for nights)
• Holiday requirement: Varies
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: Rotation to other acute care general medicine areas such as nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, oncology
• Orientation: 2-3 shifts on unit-specific orientation
• Dress code: Any color professional scrubs; no visible tattoos or piercings except ears

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required for all panels

Summary of Requirements

• License: Active Illinois RN license (or application initiated)
• Certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Experience:

  • Minimum experience with central lines, tracheostomies, chest tubes
  • Preferred EPIC experience
  • Preferred prior travel nursing experience on MedSurg floor (or Level I trauma center experience with EPIC)
• Prior travel experience: Preferred but not strictly required if trauma center experience and EPIC skills are present