Medical Acute Care RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$2,074-2,478/weekAssured Nursing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (Medical Acute Care) - Illinois, Peoria
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical Acute Care
- Location: Peoria, Illinois
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
- Unit Size: 20 beds
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
- Day shift: 1:4 or 1:5
- Night shift: 1:5 or 1:6
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: 3 out of 6 holidays per year
- Call/Standby: May be required depending on staffing needs
- Floating: Travel RNs float first; otherwise, rotation based on last who floated
- Orientation: 3 days unit/department specific orientation plus 12 non-billable orientation hours
Patient Care Environment
- General medical unit with common diagnoses typical of medical acute care
- No ventilators on the unit
- Some patients on telemetry monitored by dedicated tele/monitor techs; bedside RNs do not read telemetry strips
- Telemetry monitors are Phillips brand with central monitoring station
- Charge nurse present 24/7; ideally does not take patient assignment but may if short-staffed
- House supervisor available 24/7
- Patient care technicians (PCTs) available 24/7 with ratios:
- Day: 1 PCT per 6-7 patients
- Night: 1 PCT per 10 patients
Required Certifications and Licenses
- Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA)
- Must pass a comprehensive drug screen (drug-free campus policy)
Experience and Skills
- General medical nursing experience required
- Strong teamwork and communication skills essential
- Preference for candidates with general medical/surgical experience
Additional Information
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of the facility
- No specific scrub color or dress code preference
- Call-off policy allows 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this Medical Acute Care RN position.
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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