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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Specialty: DMCC - Acute Rehab Unit
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Acute Rehab Unit
• Number of Beds: 29
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day: 5:1
  • Night: 6:1
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Neuro, Neurosurgery, Amputations, Multi-trauma, Cardiac, Complex medical (trachs, no vents)
• Required Certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Experience/Skills: Strong Neuro skills required
• RN Responsibilities:

  • No titration of drips except heparin
  • Attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab (required)
• Telemetry: Tele packs used, but not monitored by RN
• Support Staff: Nurse aides present with 1:9 or 1:10 ratio
• Rehab Services Available: PT, OT, Speech Therapy
• Respiratory Equipment: CPAP/BiPAP at night for sleep apnea; nasal cannula including high flow (no heated high flow)

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• 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 required
• 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

Orientation

• 2 days classroom orientation
• 2-3 days/nights with a preceptor
• Training includes QRP and specific rehab documentation
• 12 non-billable orientation hours

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• BLS certification (AHA)
• Must produce a negative drug screen (drug-free campus)

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay required for the shift

Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; strong neuro skills required (recommend at least 1+ year acute care or neuro experience)
Prior Travel Experience: Not required or specified