RN Med Surg (LTAC)
Peoria, Illinois
Kindred Hospital Peoria

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg (LTAC) – Nights

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting
• Unit Size: 10 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Patient Types: Respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, cardiac patients
• Common Skills Required: PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline care, tracheostomy care
• RN Responsibilities: Titrate drips (e.g., Heparin), troubleshoot respiratory equipment (ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow)
• Float Requirements: May float to ICU and Acute Rehab units
• Support Staff: Nurse aides/patient care techs (1:10 ratio), respiratory therapists manage respiratory equipment, tele/monitor techs monitor telemetry strips
• Charge Nurse: No charge nurse assignment; house supervisor available 24/7

Shift & Scheduling

• Shift Length: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and to fill scheduling gaps
• Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation and to fill scheduling gaps
• Call/Standby: None currently, but subject to change
• Orientation: 12 non-billable hours classroom orientation plus 2 shifts unit-specific orientation with preceptor

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
• BLS (AHA) required
• ACLS preferred but not required

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels (drug-free campus policy)
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of permanent address
• Dress Code: Scrubs only; OSF-approved t-shirts allowed in any color
• Submission Requirements: Last 4 digits of SSN, middle initial, requested time off
• Call-off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay deduction

Experience

• Specialty Experience: Medical-Surgical nursing in LTAC or similar setting (implied requirement for skills listed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

This position is ideal for RNs with Med Surg experience who are comfortable managing complex patients requiring advanced care such as tracheostomy and IV therapies, and who prefer night shifts in a smaller unit setting.