Orthopedic RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$2,092-2,706/weekGHR Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse – Orthopedic
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Overview
- Orthopedic unit with 43 all-private rooms
- Nurse-to-patient ratios:
- Day shift: 1:4-5
- Night shift: 1:5-6
- Patient population includes postoperative orthopedic cases, trauma with fractures, and a wide variety of medical-surgical patients
- Primary charge RN present on each shift; 24/7 house supervisor coverage
- Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) ratio approximately 1:7-8
- Telemetry monitoring with Phillips monitors; RNs are not required to interpret strips themselves
- Respiratory equipment includes CPAP and heated high flow; RNs troubleshoot as needed
- Travel RNs may float occasionally to similar MedSurg floors
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
- BLS (AHA) certification required
- Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred, with skills in postoperative surgical care and general medical-surgical nursing
- Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
Scheduling & Orientation
- 12-hour night shifts
- Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday day shifts or Friday/Saturday night shifts)
- No call or standby requirements
- Orientation includes two unit-specific sessions (12 non-billable hours)
Additional Information
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Dress code: professional appearance, any color scrubs allowed; tattoos and piercings must be covered
- Call-off policy allows up to 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Pros
Over all great place for travelers every unit I worked on was friendly and very helpful
Cons
Getting floated but that’s what we sign up for
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
Peoria, IL
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