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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Specialty: Adult Medical Specialty Unit (AMSU)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Details

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

  • 1:4-5 (07:00-23:00)
  • 1:5-6 (23:00-07:30)
• Patient types: Acute Care General Medicine including cellulitis, sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, syncope, anemia, uncontrolled diabetes, acute respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure, behavioral health & addictions

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license (or application in process)
• BLS (AHA) certification

Experience & Skills Required

• Central lines, tracheostomies, chest tubes experience required
• EPIC electronic health record experience preferred
• Prior travel experience on a MedSurg floor preferred
• Candidates with Level I trauma center experience considered without travel experience if EPIC experience is present

Clinical & Unit Information

• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Common drips: Heparin, Lasix
• Charge nurse present on each floor but does not take patient assignments
• Patient care technicians assist with vital signs, accu-checks, bladder scans, and ADLs; PCT ratio approximately 1:8-10
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes BiPAP/CPAP for sleep apnea, inhalers, suctioning
• Telemetry monitored remotely; RNs can view strips on pack or computer (Phillips monitors)

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Shifts: 3x 12-hour shifts (7:00-19:30)
• Scheduling: API electronic schedule with self-scheduling/block scheduling allowed
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Sat/Sun for days, Fri/Sat for nights)
• Holiday requirement: Varies
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: Rotation to other acute care general medicine areas (nephrology, neuro, ortho, oncology)

Orientation & Other Notes

• Unit-specific orientation: 2-3 shifts
• Dress code: Any color professional scrubs; no visible tattoos or piercings except ears
• Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required

Prior Travel Experience Requirement

• Preferred but not required; candidates with Level I trauma center experience may be considered without prior travel experience if EPIC experience is present

Summary of Required Qualifications

• Illinois RN license (active or in process)
• BLS certification
• Experience with central lines, tracheostomies, chest tubes
• EPIC experience preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred but not mandatory if trauma center experience present