Adult Medical Specialty Med-Surg RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Medical Specialty Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Unit Beds: 56 (private and semi-private)

Unit Overview

• Adult Medical Specialty Unit caring for acute care general medical patients.
• Common diagnoses include cellulitis, sepsis, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, syncope, anemia, uncontrolled diabetes, acute respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure, behavioral health, and addictions.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • 1:4-5 (07:00–23:00)
  • 1:5-6 (23:00–07:30)
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist with vital signs, accuchecks, bladder scans, and activities of daily living (ADLs); PCT ratio is 1:8-10.
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes BiPAP/CPAP for sleep apnea, inhalers, and suctioning.
• Telemetry is monitored remotely hospital-wide; RNs can view strips on monitors or computers (Phillips brand).

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated.
• BLS (AHA) certification.
• Experience with central lines, tracheostomies, and chest tubes.
• EPIC electronic health record experience preferred.
• Travel experience on a MedSurg floor preferred; candidates with Level I trauma center experience and EPIC experience may be considered without prior travel experience.
• Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels (drug-free campus policy).
• No requirement for RNs to titrate drips.
• Common drips used: Heparin, Lasix.

Scheduling & Work Environment

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each.
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available via electronic system.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Sat/Sun for days, Fri/Sat for nights).
• Holiday requirements vary.
• No call or standby requirements.
• Floating required to other acute care general medical areas such as nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, and oncology.
• Orientation: 2-3 shifts specific to the unit.
• Dress code: professional scrubs of any color; no visible tattoos or piercings except ears.
• Free charge nurse on each floor who does not take patient assignments.

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius.
• Orientation includes 12 non-billable hours; guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation.
• Call-off policy allows the equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or shift payment.