Surgical Acute RN
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$53-57/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration18 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (Surgical Acute) - Illinois, Peoria
Job Details
- Specialty: Surgical Acute
- Location: Peoria, Illinois
- Contract Length: 18 weeks
- Shift: Nights (1930-0730)
- Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
- Holiday Requirement: Rotate every other holiday
- Scheduling: Travelers do not self-schedule; block scheduling may be considered with approval
- Floating: Travelers are first to float; will float to units matching experience level (e.g., ICU RN floating to general unit takes 3 patients)
- Orientation: 2 shifts with preceptor plus one 12-hour shift for EPIC, professional orientation, and unit educator
Unit Information
- Department: Surgical Acute
- Beds: 63 total (49 private, 9 observation)
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 4-5 patients per RN (days), 5-6 patients per RN (nights)
- Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: 7-10 patients per PCT (days), 10-15 patients per PCT (nights); assist with vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, and ambulation
- Charge Nurse: Yes, 2 charge RNs per shift; charge nurses do not take patient assignments
- House Supervisor: 24/7 coverage
- Telemetry: Some patients on telemetry with Phillips monitors; bedside RNs do not read strips (monitor techs handle this)
- Respiratory Therapy Equipment: No vents; CPAP and high flow available; RT manages nebulizers, RNs manage inhalers and CPAP placement
Patient Population & Care
- Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: Post-op surgical, trauma, overflow medical patients
- Common Procedures/Care: Dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NG tubes, central lines, TPN
- Drip Management: RNs do not titrate drips except for Heparin (set rate only)
- Post-op care and critical thinking skills required
- Emphasis on good bedside manner and teamwork
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Illinois
- Minimum of 1 year Med Surg experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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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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