Registered Nurse - Surgical Acute
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Surgical Acute) - Illinois, Peoria

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Acute
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit Beds: 63 (49 private, 9 observation beds)
• Shift Hours:

  • Days: 07:00 - 19:30
  • Nights: 19:30 - 07:30
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday Requirement: Rotate every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Travelers float first, to units matching their experience level. ICU RNs floating to general units take a team of 3 patients.
• Dress Code: Any scrub color allowed

Patient Care & Unit Information

• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Days: 4-5 patients per RN
  • Nights: 5-6 patients per RN
• Patient types: Post-op surgical, trauma, overflow medical
• Common care tasks: Dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NG tubes, central lines, TPN
• RNs do not titrate drips except Heparin
• Charge nurses: 2 per shift, do not take patient assignments
• House supervisor: Available 24/7
• Patient care techs (PCTs):

  • Days: 7-10 patients per PCT
  • Nights: 10-15 patients per PCT
  • Duties: Vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, ambulation
• Respiratory therapy equipment: CPAP and high flow managed by RT; RNs manage inhalers and CPAP placement
• Telemetry: Some patients on telemetry with central monitor techs; bedside RNs do not read strips

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation:

  • 2 shifts with preceptor
  • 1 twelve-hour shift for EPIC and professional orientation with unit educator
• Scheduling: Block scheduling considered with prior approval
• Travelers do not self-schedule

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license or proof of application in process
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen

Experience & Skills

• Specialty experience: Post-op care of surgical patients
• Skills: Critical thinking, good bedside manner, team player, willingness to ask for help
• Prior travel experience: Not specified or required

This position is suitable for RNs with surgical acute care experience seeking a 13-week contract in Peoria, Illinois.