Medical-Surgical Acute Care RN
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,309/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical Acute Care)
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7 PM – 7 AM)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Fri/Sat nights)
Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation per policy
Unit Details
- 18 beds (mostly private rooms, one semi-private)
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 5-6:1 (nights)
- Two patient care technicians (PCTs) per shift, ratio approximately 9:1 when full
- Patients include general medical with various diagnoses
- Oxygen support up to 6L nasal cannula; stable BiPAP/CPAP use at night or PRN
- Telemetry monitored remotely by telemetry department; unit uses Phillips monitors
- 24/7 house supervisor and 24-hour charge nurse coverage (charge nurse may have patient assignments)
- Hospitalist and intensivist coverage 24/7
- Pharmacy and respiratory therapy available 24/7
- Inpatient phlebotomy team available for blood draws
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (or application in process)
- BLS (AHA) certification required
- ACLS preferred for Charge RN positions
- Minimum 1 year hospital experience preferred
- Ability to titrate Heparin drips
- Must produce a negative drug screen (drug-free campus policy)
Orientation & Scheduling
- One 12-hour shift orientation with unit preceptor
- 12-hour shifts with shift report at 7 AM and 7 PM
- Travelers may collaborate with leadership for scheduling preferences
- No call or standby requirement
- Travel RNs are first to float to other units as needed
Additional Information
- Scrub color: Any color, staff must provide their own (no pediatric scrubs)
- RNs expected to attempt IV starts; unit resources available if unsuccessful
- Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
- Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius
This position is ideal for RNs with medical-surgical acute care experience seeking a night shift role with consistent scheduling and supportive team environment.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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