Med Surg / LTAC RN
Peoria, Illinois
Kindred Hospital Peoria
$2,143-2,416/weekLRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse — Med Surg / LTAC
Location
- Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Schedule
- Nights
- 12-hour shifts
- 36 hours per week
- Weekend rotation: every other weekend and as needed to fill holes
- Holiday rotation and as needed to fill holes
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- BLS
- Must be able to produce a negative drug screen for all panels
- PEG tube care and feedings
- CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care
- Tracheostomy patient care
- Ability to titrate drips
- Ability to float to ICU and Acute Rehab
Preferred
- ACLS
Unit Details
- Med-surg unit with 10 beds
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
- Patient population includes respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac patients
- Respiratory equipment is managed by respiratory therapy
- Telemetry is monitored by a monitor tech
- Nurse aides/patient care techs are present at a 1:10 ratio
- House supervisor available 24/7
Orientation
- Classroom orientation per policy
- 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor
Additional Notes
- Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted
- Scrubs only; approved t-shirts may be worn, any color
- Call is not currently required, but this may change
Facility
Kindred Hospital Peoria
- Long Term Acute Care
- 50 beds
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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