Medical-Surgical RN
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Medical Acute Care) – Night Shift

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
Unit: Medical Acute Care Unit (20 beds)

Job Overview

• Work on a general medical unit with common diagnoses typical of medical acute care.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4 or 1:5
  • Night shift: 1:5 or 1:6
• Telemetry patients are monitored by dedicated techs; bedside RNs do not read telemetry strips.
• Patient care technicians (PCTs) support nursing staff:

  • Day ratio: 1 PCT per 6-7 patients
  • Night ratio: 1 PCT per 10 patients
• Charge nurse and house supervisor coverage 24/7; charge nurse may take patient assignments if short-staffed.
• Floating: Travel RNs float first; otherwise, floating is on a rotation basis.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: 3 out of 6 holidays annually
• Call or standby may be required depending on staffing needs.
• No specific scrub color preference; scrubs are not provided.
• Unit-specific orientation lasts 3 days.
• Preference for candidates with general medical or surgical experience.

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that the application process has been initiated.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• General medical nursing experience.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels.

Additional Information

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius.
• Orientation hours (12 hours) are non-billable and guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation.
• Call-off policy allows the equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation.

Summary

This is a 13-week night shift contract for an RN in a 20-bed medical acute care unit. The role requires general medical nursing experience, BLS certification, and an active Illinois RN license. The position involves working 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements. Telemetry monitoring is handled by techs, and teamwork with PCTs and charge nurses is essential.