Orthopedic RN
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Orthopedic

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Orthopedic unit with 43 all-private rooms
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4-5
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Patient population includes postoperative orthopedic cases, trauma with fractures, and a wide variety of medical-surgical patients
• Primary charge RN present on each shift; 24/7 house supervisor coverage
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) ratio approximately 1:7-8
• Telemetry monitoring with Phillips monitors; RNs are not required to interpret strips themselves
• Respiratory equipment includes CPAP and heated high flow; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• Travel RNs may float occasionally to similar MedSurg floors

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred, with skills in postoperative surgical care and general medical-surgical nursing
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Scheduling & Orientation

• 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday day shifts or Friday/Saturday night shifts)
• No call or standby requirements
• Orientation includes two unit-specific sessions (12 non-billable hours)

Additional Information

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Dress code: professional appearance, any color scrubs allowed; tattoos and piercings must be covered
• Call-off policy allows up to 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation