Surgical Acute RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Acute

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 1930-0730)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Overview

• Department: Surgical Acute
• Unit Size: 63 beds (49 private, 9 observation)
• 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
• Respiratory Equipment: CPAP and high flow managed by RT; RNs manage inhalers and troubleshoot but do not manage vents
• Telemetry: Some patients on telemetry with Phillips monitors; monitor techs read strips, RNs do not
• Charge Nurse: 2 charge RNs per shift, do not take patient assignments
• House Supervisor: Available 24/7
• Patient Care Techs:

  • Days: 7-10 patients per PCT
  • Nights: 10-15 patients per PCT
  • Duties: Vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, ambulation

Scheduling & Requirements

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday Requirement: Rotate every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Travelers float first, only to units matching their experience level; ICU RNs floating to general units take a team of 3 patients
• Orientation:

  • 2 shifts with preceptor on unit
  • 1 twelve-hour shift for EPIC, professional orientation, and unit educator
• Dress Code: Any scrub color allowed; scrubs not provided
• Scheduling: Block scheduling considered if approved at contract start; travelers do not self-schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has started
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Must pass a comprehensive drug screen (drug-free campus policy)
• Experience: Post-op patient care with strong critical thinking skills and good bedside manner
• Ability to ask for help when needed and work well in a team
• No requirement for RNs to titrate drips except Heparin only

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Orientation hours (12 hours) are non-billable and guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
• Call off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay requirement

This position is ideal for RNs with surgical acute care experience seeking a night shift role with structured orientation and a supportive team environment.