Medical-Surgical RN
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Medical Specialty Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Sat/Sun for days)
Holiday Requirement: Varies
Scheduling: 3-12 hour shifts, self-scheduling/block scheduling via electronic system
Floating: Rotation to other acute care general medical areas (nephrology, neuro, ortho, oncology)

Unit Details

• 56 beds (private and semi-private)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • 1:4-5 (7:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
  • 1:5-6 (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Patient Care Techs (PCTs) assist with vital signs, accu-checks, bladder scans, and ADLs; ratio 1:8-10
• Free charge nurse on each floor who does not take patient assignments
• House-wide telemetry monitored remotely; RNs can view strips on monitors or computers (Phillips brand)
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes BiPAP/CPAP for sleep apnea, inhalers, and suctioning

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Acute care general medical patients with conditions such as:

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

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Experience with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes preferred
• EPIC electronic health record experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience on a MedSurg floor preferred
• Candidates with Level I trauma center experience considered without travel experience if EPIC experience is present
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Common drips used: Heparin, Lasix

Orientation & Policies

• Unit-specific orientation: 2-3 shifts
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
• No call or standby requirement
• Dress code: Any color professional scrubs; no visible tattoos or piercings except ears
• Drug-free campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels

Licensure & Submission Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• Submission requires last four digits of SSN, middle initial, and requested time off

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Call-off policy allows equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation