Medical-Surgical RN
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor RN Department in an acute care setting. Located in the adult medical specialty unit, this role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of medical conditions, including acute illnesses such as sepsis, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances. The position requires adaptability to a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: Valid active Illinois nursing license or confirmed application in process; BLS certification; minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a medical-surgical setting.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Unit Information: Adult Medical Specialty Unit with 56 beds offering private and semi-private rooms.
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 from 07:00 to 23:00; 1:5-6 from 23:00 to 07:30.
• Common Patient Conditions: Cellulitis, sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, syncope, anemia, uncontrolled diabetes, acute respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure, behavioral health, and addictions.
• Skills and Experience: Experience with central lines, tracheostomies, chest tubes; EPIC electronic health record system experience preferred; trauma center experience considered without travel background if EPIC trained.
• Additional Position Details: No requirement for RN titration of drips. Common titratable meds include Heparin and Lasix.
• Team and Support Staff: Charge nurses are on each shift; nurse aides/PCTs assist with vital signs, bladder scans, ADLs, and other patient care duties, maintaining ratios of 1:8-10.
• Monitoring and Equipment: House-wide telemetry monitored remotely; use of Bipap/Cpap for sleep apnea; suctioning and inhaler administration.
• Float Requirements: Rotation to other acute care medical med-surg areas, including nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, and oncology.
• Dress Code: Professional scrubs in any color; no visible tattoos or piercings except earrings.
• Orientation: Unit-specific orientation of 2-3 shifts.
• Resubmission requirements: Last four digits of SSN, active Illinois license or proof of application, understanding of drug-free policy, and requested time off.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits