Surgical Acute Med-Surg RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Surgical Acute RN Position - Peoria, Illinois

Unit & Patient Population

• Department: Surgical Acute
• Unit Size: 63 beds (49 private, 9 observation)
• Common 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
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day shift: 4-5 patients per RN
  • Night shift: 5-6 patients per RN

Required Certifications & Skills

• Required: BLS (AHA)
• Experience: Post-op patient care, critical thinking, good bedside manner, team player
• Drip Titration: RNs do not titrate drips except for Heparin (set rate only)

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurses: 2 per shift, do not take patient assignments
• House Supervisor: On-site 24/7
• Patient Care Techs (PCTs):

  • Day shift: 7-10 patients per PCT
  • Night shift: 10-15 patients per PCT
  • Duties: Vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, ambulation
• Respiratory Therapy:

  • No ventilators on unit
  • CPAP and high flow oxygen available; RT manages nebulizers, RNs manage inhalers and CPAP placement
• Telemetry:

  • Some patients on telemetry with Phillips monitors
  • Monitor techs read strips; bedside RNs do not

Scheduling & Orientation

• Shifts:

  • Days: 07:00 - 19:30
  • Nights: 19:30 - 07:30
• Scheduling:

  • Block scheduling considered with approval
  • Travelers do not self-schedule
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday Requirement: Rotate every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating:

  • Travelers float first
  • Float to units matching experience level
  • ICU RNs floating to general units take 3 patients
• Orientation:

  • 2 shifts with preceptor
  • 1 twelve-hour shift for EPIC, professional orientation, and unit educator

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Any scrub color allowed
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required
• Local Placement: Accepts clinicians living within 50 miles
• Contract Length: 18 weeks