Registered Nurse - Acute Rehab Unit
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - DMCC Acute Rehab Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit: DMCC - Acute Rehab Unit
• Beds: 29
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 5:1
  • Nights: 6:1
• Nurse Aide Ratio: 1:9 or 1:10
• Shifts:

  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday rotation
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Yes, float to LTAC and med-surg units; no float to HAU unless trained
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs; no t-shirts unless approved

Patient Population & Care Focus

• Common Diagnoses: Neurology, Neurosurgery, Amputations, Multi-trauma, Cardiac, Complex medical cases (tracheostomies, no ventilators)
• Rehab Services: Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy (ST)
• Respiratory Equipment: CPAP/BiPAP at night for sleep apnea; nasal cannula including high flow (no heated high flow)
• Telemetry: Telemetry available but not monitored by RN; RN does not read strips
• Drip Management: RNs are not required to titrate drips except for heparin

Orientation & Training

• Orientation:

  • 2 days classroom orientation
  • 2-3 shifts (days or nights) with a preceptor
  • Training includes QRP and specific rehab documentation

Required Certifications & Skills

• Certification: BLS (AHA) required
• Experience: Strong neurology skills required
• RN Responsibilities: Required to attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• No charge nurses currently; only house supervisors

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
• Minimum Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated, but strong neuro skills required (recommend at least 1+ year experience in neuro or acute rehab nursing)
• Prior travel experience: Not required or specified

This position is ideal for RNs with acute rehab and neurology experience seeking a 13-week contract in Illinois with a focus on complex medical and neuro patients.