Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,341/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- 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
Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN
Location: Peoria, Illinois Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
Unit Overview
- Department: Neuro MedSurg Acute
- Beds: 54 (2 semi-private)
- Common diagnoses: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience, and some medical overflow
- Patient ratios: Nights 1:5-6 (days 1:4-5)
- Nursing assistants/patient care techs: Days 1:9-10, evenings 1:9-10, nights 1:10-12
- Charge nurse: Available 24/7 and does not take an assignment unless the unit is short and ratios would be exceeded
- House supervisor: Available 24/7
- Telemetry: House-wide telemetry, so nurses do not need to read strips
Required Qualifications
- Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS
- Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- Must have level 1 trauma experience
- Must have prior travel experience (no first-time travelers)
- Must have prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit
- Must have heparin drip experience, since heparin is titrated based on PTT
- Drug screen: Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels (the facility is a drug-free campus)
Clinical Responsibilities
- RNs are required to titrate drips.
- High-flow oxygen is used only for stable COVID patients, which is rare on this unit.
Schedule
- Shifts are 12 hours, and the unit tries to meet scheduling requests and will block time off when staffing allows.
- Weekends: every other weekend, with Saturday and Sunday both shifts considered the weekend.
- Holidays: every other holiday.
- Call or standby: Not required.
- Call-off policy: 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift.
Floating
- Floats in rotation with the rest of the staff.
- General unit travelers float to the general unit floor and take the full team.
- If floated outside the general unit in an urgent need, the nurse only performs skills they are competent in and is assigned with a nurse trained for that unit.
Orientation
- 12 non-billable hours. Guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation.
- 2 days with an educator (computer, unit-specific training, etc.) and 1 day caring for patients with a preceptor.
Local Placement
- Local placements are accepted for clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles.
Dress Code
- No scrub color requirement.
- Tattoos must be covered while on duty.
- No piercings except in ears.
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
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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