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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Floor. This acute-care position supports patients with renal, urologic, transplant, and general medical conditions. The role provides comprehensive nursing care in a collaborative environment with bedside reporting, patient rounding, and support from patient care technicians, respiratory therapists, and clinical leadership.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois Registered Nurse license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) certification; at least 1 year of experience; general medical nursing background.
• Preferred Qualifications: Nephrology or urology nursing experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Care is provided in a 21-bed acute nephrology unit.
  • Common patient populations include end-stage renal disease, acute kidney injury, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, parathyroidectomy, urologic procedures, kidney stones, graft and fistula repairs, kidney and pancreas transplants, transplant biopsies, and general medical overflow.
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:56 on night shift.
  • Bedside reporting and patient rounding every 12 hours are required.
  • Block scheduling and self-scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs.
  • Weekend coverage may be required, generally every other weekend for night shift.
  • Every other holiday may be required.
  • No call shifts are required.
  • Unit orientation includes three days with a preceptor.
  • Scrubs may be any color; artificial nails, gel nails, chipped polish, visible tattoos, and visible piercings are not permitted.

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