Registered Nurse - Surgical Acute
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$2,092-2,578/weekHost Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (Surgical Acute) - Illinois, Peoria
Job Details
- Specialty: Surgical Acute
- Location: Peoria, Illinois
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Unit Beds: 63 (49 private, 9 observation beds)
- Shift Hours:
- Days: 07:00 - 19:30
- Nights: 19:30 - 07:30
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
- Holiday Requirement: Rotate every other holiday
- Call/Standby: None
- Floating: Travelers float first, to units matching their experience level. ICU RNs floating to general units take a team of 3 patients.
- Dress Code: Any scrub color allowed
Patient Care & Unit Information
- Nurse-to-patient ratios:
- Days: 4-5 patients per RN
- Nights: 5-6 patients per RN
- Patient types: Post-op surgical, trauma, overflow medical
- Common care tasks: Dressing changes, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, drains, NG tubes, central lines, TPN
- RNs do not titrate drips except Heparin
- Charge nurses: 2 per shift, do not take patient assignments
- House supervisor: Available 24/7
- Patient care techs (PCTs):
- Days: 7-10 patients per PCT
- Nights: 10-15 patients per PCT
- Duties: Vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, ambulation
- Respiratory therapy equipment: CPAP and high flow managed by RT; RNs manage inhalers and CPAP placement
- Telemetry: Some patients on telemetry with central monitor techs; bedside RNs do not read strips
Orientation & Scheduling
- Orientation:
- 2 shifts with preceptor
- 1 twelve-hour shift for EPIC and professional orientation with unit educator
- Scheduling: Block scheduling considered with prior approval
- Travelers do not self-schedule
Required Certifications & Licenses
- Active Illinois RN license or proof of application in process
- BLS (AHA) certification required
- Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen
Experience & Skills
- Specialty experience: Post-op care of surgical patients
- Skills: Critical thinking, good bedside manner, team player, willingness to ask for help
- Prior travel experience: Not specified or required
This position is suitable for RNs with surgical acute care experience seeking a 13-week contract in Peoria, Illinois.
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
Peoria, IL
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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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