Surgical Acute RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN (Registered Nurse) - Surgical Acute

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Specialty: Surgical Acute (SFMC)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Department: Surgical Acute
• Beds: 63 total (49 private, 9 observation)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 4-5 patients per RN
  • Nights: 5-6 patients per RN
• 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
• Telemetry: Yes, Phillips monitors; RNs do not read strips (monitor techs handle this)
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: CPAP and high flow managed by RT; RNs manage inhalers and can place patients on CPAP
• No ventilator management required by RNs

Shift & Scheduling

• Day Shift: 07:00 - 19:30
• Night Shift: 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, only to units matching their experience level; ICU RNs floating to general units take a team of 3 patients
• Block scheduling may be considered with prior approval
• Travelers do not self-schedule

Orientation

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts with preceptor
• Additional 12-hour shift for EPIC, professional orientation, and unit educator

Patient Population & Care

• Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients:

  • Post-op surgical
  • Trauma
  • Overflow medical
• Common Procedures & Skills:

  • Dressing changes
  • Wound care
  • IV therapy
  • Pain management
  • Management of drains, NG tubes, central lines, TPN
• Post-op care experience required
• Critical thinking and good bedside manner essential
• Team player attitude required
• RNs do not titrate drips except for Heparin

Certifications & Licenses

• Required: BLS (AHA)
• Active Illinois nursing license or proof of application required
• Drug-free campus: Negative drug screen required

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Orientation hours (12 hours) are non-billable
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift
• Scrub color/dress code: Any color; scrubs not provided

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Acute RN
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; implied post-op care experience and critical thinking skills necessary
• Prior travel experience: Not required

This position is ideal for RNs with surgical acute care experience seeking a 13-week contract in Peoria, IL, with a supportive team environment and structured orientation.