Med Surg / LTAC RN
Peoria, Illinois
Kindred Hospital Peoria
$2,092-2,540/weekMedical Solutions LTC 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
Setting
- Med Surg / LTAC
- 10-bed unit
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- BLS certification
- Negative drug screen required for all panels
- Must provide the last four digits of SSN, middle initial, and requested time off for submission
Experience / Skills
- PEG tube care and feedings
- CVC, PICC, and midline usage and care
- Experience with tracheostomy patients
- Ability to titrate drips
- Ability to manage respiratory equipment, including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
- Ability to float to ICU and Acute Rehab
Patient Population
- Respiratory failure
- Post-surgical
- Wound care
- IV antibiotics
- Post-CVA
- Post-trauma
- Cardiac patients
Unit Details
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
- Patient care tech ratio: 1:10
- House supervisor available 24/7
- Tele monitoring is handled by a monitor tech in the ICU
Schedule Requirements
- Every other weekend and as needed to fill holes
- Holiday rotation and as needed to fill holes
Orientation
- Classroom orientation per policy
- 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor
- 12 non-billable orientation hours
Additional Notes
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
- Scrubs only; any color is allowed
- Only approved t-shirts are allowed
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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