Surgical Acute RN
Bloomington, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Surgical Acute

Location: Bloomington, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (12-hour shifts, 7a–7p)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Details

• Department: Surgical Acute RN
• Unit Size: 34 beds
• Patient Ratios: 4-5 patients per nurse, up to 6 in extreme situations
• Patient Types: General medical, neurological, orthopedic, and surgical patients
• Telemetry: Centralized telemetry monitoring with techs; RNs do not read strips
• Respiratory Therapy: RT staff handle all respiratory equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP)
• Support Staff: 1 Patient Care Technician (PCT) per 8-10 patients
• Charge Nurses: 3 primary charge nurses covering day and night shifts

Scheduling & Requirements

• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every 3rd holiday on rotation
• Call/Standby: No call requirement
• Floating: Occasional floating may be required
• Orientation:

  • Experienced nurses: 4-5 weeks
  • New graduates: 8-10 weeks
  • Travel nurses: 3 days
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Notes

• Nurses do not titrate drips on this unit; drip titration is handled in the stepdown unit
• Local rate adjustments apply for clinicians living within 50 miles (not included here)
• Orientation hours (12 hours) are non-billable and do not count toward guaranteed hours
• Call-off policy allows 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay deduction