Med Surg Telemetry RN
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Medical Specialty Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Overview

• 56 beds (private and semi-private)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • 1:4-5 (7:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
  • 1:5-6 (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Patient Care Tech (PCT) ratio: 1:8-10, assist with vital signs, accuchecks, bladder scans, and ADLs
• Free charge nurse on each floor (does not take patient assignment)
• House-wide telemetry monitored remotely; RNs can view strips on monitors (Phillips brand)
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes BiPAP/CPAP for sleep apnea, inhalers, and suctioning

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Acute care general medical patients with conditions such as:

  • Cellulitis
  • Sepsis
  • Dehydration
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Syncope
  • Anemia
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Acute respiratory failure
  • Liver failure
  • Kidney failure
  • Behavioral health and addictions

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Experience with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes required
• Preferred: EPIC electronic health record experience
• Preferred: Prior travel nursing experience on a MedSurg floor
• Candidates with experience in a Level I trauma center may be considered without prior travel experience if they have EPIC experience
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Common drips used: Heparin, Lasix

Scheduling & Work Environment

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available via electronic system
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Sat/Sun for days, Fri/Sat for nights)
• Holiday requirements vary
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to other acute care general medical areas such as nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, and oncology

Orientation & Policies

• Unit-specific orientation: 2-3 shifts
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
• Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required for all panels
• Dress code: Any color professional scrubs; no visible tattoos or piercings except ears
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius

Required Licensure & Documentation

• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• Submission requirements include last four digits of SSN, middle initial, and requested time off

Additional Notes

• Call-off policy allows the equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation