Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,308/weekOverview
- Start Date06/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (Orthopedic) - Night Shift
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Overview
- Unit: Orthopedic (43 beds, all private rooms)
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours per week: 36
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6 on 12-hour nights
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Friday/Saturday night shift)
- No call or standby requirement
- Travel RNs may float occasionally to similar MedSurg floors
Patient Population & Care
- Patient types: Postoperative orthopedic cases, trauma with fractures, wide variety of medical-surgical patients
- Common skills needed: Postoperative surgical care and general medical-surgical care
- Respiratory equipment: CPAP, heated high flow available; RNs troubleshoot as needed
- Telemetry: House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors; RNs do not read their own strips
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has started
- BLS (AHA) certification required
- Preferred clinical experience: 1-2 years in orthopedic/postoperative or med-surg nursing
- Must pass a comprehensive drug screen (drug-free campus policy)
Orientation & Work Environment
- Orientation: 12 non-billable hours plus unit-specific orientation (two sessions)
- Charge nurse present on every shift and takes patient assignments
- House supervisor available 24/7
- Patient care technicians (PCTs) support the unit with a ratio of approximately 1:7-8
- Dress code: Any color scrubs allowed; professional appearance required; tattoos and piercings must be covered
Additional Notes
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
- Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty
- Travel RN first to float if needed
This position is ideal for RNs with orthopedic or med-surg experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in a private-room orthopedic unit.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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