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

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Med/Surg 2

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team, managing and delivering patient care through the nursing process. Focus on cardiac medical/surgical patients, applying evidence-based practices and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare team members to achieve optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient status via interview, observation, and physical assessment.
• Develop and modify individualized care plans collaboratively.
• Implement interventions to meet expected patient outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate and document patient progress throughout the shift.
• Perform patient bedside lab testing and specimen collection per provider orders and policies.
• Troubleshoot and operate clinical equipment safely.
• Promote patient and staff safety, including proper use of lift equipment.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and communicate effectively with team members.
• Prioritize workload based on patient condition and unit needs.
• Provide goal-focused shift reports and advocate for patients as needed.
• Use appropriate teaching strategies tailored to patient/family needs and comprehension.
• Demonstrate professional accountability and engage in ongoing self-development.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Minimum of 3 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, including 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.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and operating clinical equipment safely.