LTAC Med Surg RN
Peoria, Illinois
Kindred Hospital Peoria

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg (LTAC)

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Medical-Surgical (MedSurg)
• 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; RNs assist with troubleshooting only
• Telemetry Monitoring: Telemetry monitored by dedicated techs in ICU; RNs do not read their own strips
• Support Staff: Nurse aides/patient care techs present at a 1:10 ratio
• Charge Nurse: No charge nurse on shift; House Supervisor available 24/7
• Float Requirements: Med Surg nurses may float to ICU and Acute Rehab occasionally

Scheduling & Time Off

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and to fill scheduling gaps
• Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation and to fill scheduling gaps
• Call/Standby: None currently, but subject to change
• Orientation: 12 non-billable hours classroom orientation plus 2 shifts on unit with preceptor
• Dress Code: Scrubs only; OSF-approved t-shirts allowed in any color

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license or proof of application initiation required
• BLS (AHA) required
• ACLS preferred but not required

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels (drug-free campus policy)
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of permanent address
• Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation

Submission Requirements

• Last four digits of Social Security Number
• Middle initial
• Requested time off

This position is suitable for experienced Med Surg RNs with skills in critical care support and respiratory patient management, seeking a night shift contract in a long-term acute care setting.