Acute Rehab Registered Nurse
Peoria, Illinois
Kindred Hospital Peoria
$2,092-2,634/weekUniti Med will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Specialty: Acute Rehab Unit (Neuro, Neurosurgery, Amputations, Multi-trauma, Cardiac, Complex Medical)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Details
- Unit Type: Acute Rehab
- Number of Beds: 29
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
- Days: 5:1
- Nights: 6:1
- Nurse Aide Ratio: Approximately 1:9 or 1:10
- Rehab Services Available: Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy (ST)
- Respiratory Equipment: CPAP/BiPAP (night use for sleep apnea), nasal cannula (including high flow, but no heated high flow)
- Drip Management: Only heparin drip; RNs are not required to titrate drips
- Telemetry: Telemetry available but not monitored by RNs; RNs do not read strips
- Floating: Required to float to LTAC and med-surg units; no floating to the acute rehab unit unless trained
- Shifts:
- Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday rotation
- Call/Standby: None required
- Dress Code: Any color scrubs; no t-shirts unless approved
Orientation
- 2 days classroom orientation
- 2-3 days/nights preceptorship
- Training includes specific rehab documentation and quality reporting processes
Required Certifications & Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license or proof of application initiation
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA)
- Strong neuro skills required
- Must be able to attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab
- Drug-free workplace: Negative drug screen required
Additional Notes
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
- Call-off policy allows 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty
- No charge nurses; house supervisors are present
Summary
This is a 13-week contract for an RN with strong neuro skills to work in an acute rehab unit caring for patients with neurological, trauma, cardiac, and complex medical conditions. The role requires flexibility to float to other units, participation in team conferences, and adherence to a structured orientation program. Weekend and holiday rotations are required every other schedule.
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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