Observation Unit Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,290/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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 - Observation Unit
Location
- Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type
- Clinical Nursing
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Shift and Hours
- Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
- No on-call required
Job Summary
- Provide professional nursing care to a designated group of patients using the nursing process.
- Perform initial patient assessments and develop, implement, and modify plans of care based on patient and family needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care.
- Ensure patient and employee safety by identifying and addressing hazards.
- Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Participate in departmental competencies and attend most staff meetings.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform all unit-specific duties within the scope of nursing practice.
- Assess IV sites every 4 hours and start new IVs according to policy.
- Identify changes in patient status and respond appropriately.
- Maintain documentation standards as demonstrated by passing quarterly chart audits.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
- Minimum 1 year of Direct Observation Unit (DOU) experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
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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