Medical-Surgical RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$2,160-2,565/weekPEL/VIP will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (Medical Acute Care) – Night Shift
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
Unit: Medical Acute Care Unit (20 beds)
Job Overview
- Work on a general medical unit with common diagnoses typical of medical acute care.
- Nurse-to-patient ratios:
- Day shift: 1:4 or 1:5
- Night shift: 1:5 or 1:6
- Telemetry patients are monitored by dedicated techs; bedside RNs do not read telemetry strips.
- Patient care technicians (PCTs) support nursing staff:
- Day ratio: 1 PCT per 6-7 patients
- Night ratio: 1 PCT per 10 patients
- Charge nurse and house supervisor coverage 24/7; charge nurse may take patient assignments if short-staffed.
- Floating: Travel RNs float first; otherwise, floating is on a rotation basis.
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday requirement: 3 out of 6 holidays annually
- Call or standby may be required depending on staffing needs.
- No specific scrub color preference; scrubs are not provided.
- Unit-specific orientation lasts 3 days.
- Preference for candidates with general medical or surgical experience.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Illinois
- Med Surg experience within the last year
- 1 year of Med Surg experience
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Additional Information
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius.
- Orientation hours (12 hours) are non-billable and guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation.
- Call-off policy allows the equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation.
Summary
This is a 13-week night shift contract for an RN in a 20-bed medical acute care unit. The role requires general medical nursing experience, BLS certification, and an active Illinois RN license. The position involves working 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements. Telemetry monitoring is handled by techs, and teamwork with PCTs and charge nurses is essential.
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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