Registered Nurse, Acute Rehab Unit
Peoria, Illinois
Kindred Hospital Peoria

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Specialty: DMCC - Acute Rehab Unit
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Acute Rehab Unit
• Number of Beds: 29
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day: 5:1
  • Night: 6:1
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Neuro, Neurosurgery, Amputations, Multi-trauma, Cardiac, Complex medical (trachs, no vents)
• Required Certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Experience: Strong Neuro skills required
• RN Responsibilities:

  • No titration of drips except heparin
  • Attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab (required)
• Telemetry: Tele packs used, but not monitored by RN
• Support Staff: Nurse aides present with 1:9/10 ratio
• Rehab Services on Unit: PT, OT, Speech Therapy
• Respiratory Equipment: CPAP/BiPAP at night for sleep apnea, nasal cannula (including high flow but no heated high flow)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Shifts:

  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday (rotation)
• Call/Standby: None required
• Floating: Yes, float to LTAC or med-surg units; no float to HAU unless trained
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs; no t-shirts unless approved

Orientation

• 2 days classroom orientation
• 2-3 days/nights with a preceptor
• Training includes QRP and specific rehab documentation
• 12 non-billable orientation hours

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or application in process
• BLS certification (AHA)
• Strong neuro skills
• Must comply with drug-free campus policy (negative drug screen required)

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty

Prior travel experience: Not specified / not required.
Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; strong neuro skills required (implies relevant acute rehab experience).