RN Med Surg (LTAC)
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg (LTAC)

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting
• Unit Size: 10 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Patient Types: Respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, cardiac patients
• Common Skills Required: PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline care, tracheostomy care
• RN Responsibilities: Titrate drips (e.g., Heparin), troubleshoot respiratory equipment (ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow)
• Respiratory Therapy: RT manages all respiratory equipment; RNs assist with troubleshooting only
• Telemetry Monitoring: Telemetry monitored by dedicated techs; RNs do not read their own strips
• Support Staff: Nurse aides/patient care techs present at a 1:10 ratio
• Charge Nurse: No charge nurse on shift; House Supervisor available 24/7
• Float Requirements: Med Surg nurses may float to ICU and Acute Rehab units

Shift & Scheduling

• Shift: Days
• Hours: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and to fill scheduling gaps
• Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation and to fill scheduling gaps
• Call/Standby: No current call or standby requirement (subject to change)
• Orientation: 12 non-billable hours classroom orientation plus 2 shifts on unit with preceptor

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license or proof of application initiation required
• BLS (AHA) required
• ACLS preferred but not required

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels (drug-free campus policy)
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of permanent address
• Dress Code: Scrubs only; OSF-approved t-shirts allowed in any color
• Submission Requirements: Last 4 digits of SSN, middle initial, requested time off

Experience

• Specialty Experience: Medical-Surgical nursing in LTAC or similar setting
• Prior travel experience: Not specified/required

This position is ideal for RNs with Med Surg experience who are comfortable managing complex patients requiring respiratory support and advanced nursing care in a long-term acute care environment.