Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Peoria, IL
3x12 hrs, Nights

LTAC MedSurg Registered Nurse – Nights

Location: Peoria, IL
Schedule: Full-time, Nights (12-hour shifts, 7:00–7:30)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled MedSurg Registered Nurse to join a 10-bed Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) unit in Peoria, IL. This role is ideal for nurses who excel in caring for medically complex patients and want to grow their critical-thinking skills in a supportive, team-centered environment.

Nurses with 3+ years of experience are preferred; however, candidates with 1+ year of experience — and new graduates on a case-by-case basis — will be considered.

Compensation & Incentives

• Hourly Pay: $32.61 – $49.28
• Shift Differential:
  • Nights: +$4.00/hour
  • Weekend: +$3.25/hour
• Sign-On Bonus:
  • $15,000 for new graduates
  • $20,000 for nurses with 1+ years of experience

Unit Details

• Unit Type: MedSurg (LTAC)
• Number of Beds: 10
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Support Staff: Nurse Aides/PCTs available (1:10)
• House Supervisor: Available 24/7

Patient Population

Nurses on this unit care for high-acuity, medically complex patients, including:

• Respiratory failure
• Post-surgical patients
• Wound care needs
• IV antibiotic therapy
• Post-trauma
• Post-CVA
• Cardiac patients

Required Skills & Experience

Certifications:

• BLS required
• ACLS preferred (not required)

Must-Have Clinical Skills:

• PEG tube care & feedings
• CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care
• Tracheostomy care
• Ability to titrate drips

Respiratory Equipment Exposure:

• Vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and High Flow
• Respiratory Therapy manages respiratory equipment; RNs troubleshoot as needed

Telemetry:

• Housewide tele packs
• Tele monitored by centralized Monitor Techs in ICU