Surgical Acute RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Surgical Acute) - Illinois, Peoria

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Acute
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Contract Length: 18 weeks
• Shift: Nights (1930-0730)
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday Requirement: Rotate every other holiday
• Scheduling: Travelers do not self-schedule; block scheduling may be considered with approval
• Floating: Travelers are first to float; will float to units matching experience level (e.g., ICU RN floating to general unit takes 3 patients)
• Orientation: 2 shifts with preceptor plus one 12-hour shift for EPIC, professional orientation, and unit educator

Unit Information

• Department: Surgical Acute
• Beds: 63 total (49 private, 9 observation)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 4-5 patients per RN (days), 5-6 patients per RN (nights)
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: 7-10 patients per PCT (days), 10-15 patients per PCT (nights); assist with vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, and ambulation
• Charge Nurse: Yes, 2 charge RNs per shift; charge nurses do not take patient assignments
• House Supervisor: 24/7 coverage
• Telemetry: Some patients on telemetry with Phillips monitors; bedside RNs do not read strips (monitor techs handle this)
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: No vents; CPAP and high flow available; RT manages nebulizers, RNs manage inhalers and CPAP placement

Patient Population & Care

• Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: Post-op surgical, trauma, overflow medical patients
• Common Procedures/Care: Dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NG tubes, central lines, TPN
• Drip Management: RNs do not titrate drips except for Heparin (set rate only)
• Post-op care and critical thinking skills required
• Emphasis on good bedside manner and teamwork

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• BLS (AHA) certification required

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels (drug-free campus)
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of permanent address
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
• Call or standby: None
• Scrub color/dress code: Any color; scrubs provided
• Submission requirements include last four digits of SSN, middle initial, and requested time off

This position is suitable for RNs with surgical acute care experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in Illinois with a structured orientation and defined patient care responsibilities.