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Registered Nurse (Med Surg - LTAC)

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

Unit: MedSurg (Long-Term Acute Care - Medical Surgical)
Number of Beds: 10
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)
Respiratory Therapy: RT manages all respiratory equipment
Telemetry: Tele/monitor techs present; RNs do not read their own strips
Support Staff: Nurse aides/patient care techs with 1:10 ratio
Charge Nurse: No charge nurse on shift; House Supervisor available 24/7

Schedule & Orientation

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

Requirements & Qualifications

License: Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred but not required
Drug Screen: Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels
Additional: Qualified Med Surg nurses may float to ICU and Acute Rehab units as needed
Dress Code: Scrubs only; only approved t-shirts allowed (any color)

Notes

Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty
Nurse aids/patient care techs assist with patient care duties

Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; typical Med Surg RN experience expected (minimum 1-2 years recommended)
Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Facility

Kindred Hospital Peoria

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Long Term Acute Care
50 beds

ADDRESS500 West Romeo B. Garrett AvenuePeoria, IL 61605

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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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