Surgical Acute / Med Surg RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$2,180-2,293/weekCore Medical Group will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (Surgical Acute)
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Overview
- Department: Surgical Acute
- Beds: 63 total (49 private, 9 observation)
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
- Day shift: 4-5 patients per RN
- Night shift: 5-6 patients per RN
- 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
Schedule & Shifts
- Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Night shift: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
- Holiday Requirement: Rotate every other holiday
- Block scheduling may be considered with prior approval
- No call or standby requirement
Orientation & Training
- Unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts with preceptor
- Additional 12-hour shift for EPIC, professional orientation, and unit educator support
- Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
Staffing & Support
- Charge Nurses: 2 per shift, do not take patient assignments
- House Supervisor: Available 24/7
- Patient Care Technicians (PCTs):
- Day: 7-10 patients per PCT
- Night: 10-15 patients per PCT
- Duties include vitals, accu checks, ADLs, turning, and ambulation
- Telemetry: Some patients on telemetry monitored by techs; RNs do not read strips
Clinical & Equipment Details
- Required Certification: BLS (AHA)
- Experience/Skills:
- Post-op patient care
- Critical thinking
- Good bedside manner and teamwork
- Drip Management: RNs do not titrate drips; only heparin drips are common
- Respiratory Equipment: No ventilators; CPAP and high flow oxygen managed by RT; RNs manage inhalers and CPAP placement
- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Any color scrubs allowed
Additional Information
- Travelers are the first to float; floating only to units matching experience level
- If ICU RN floats to general unit, assigned 3 patients
- Drug-Free Workplace: Negative drug screen required
- Must have active Illinois nursing license or proof of application in process
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (or application in process)
- BLS certification (AHA)
- Experience in surgical acute/post-op nursing care
Notes
- Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius
- No requirement for prior travel experience indicated
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
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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