RN Acute Rehab Unit
Peoria, Illinois
Kindred Hospital Peoria

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

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

Unit Details

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

  • Day: 5:1
  • Night: 6:1
• Common Patient Diagnoses:

  • Neurology, Neurosurgery
  • Amputations
  • Multi-trauma
  • Cardiac
  • Complex medical cases (tracheostomies, no ventilators)
• Rehab Services Available: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
• Respiratory Equipment: CPAP/BiPAP at night for sleep apnea, nasal cannula (including high flow, but no heated high flow)

Schedule & Work Requirements

• 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 (rotating)
• Call/Standby: None required
• Floating: Yes, float to LTAC and med-surg units; no floating to the acute rehab unit unless trained
• Orientation:

  • 2 days classroom orientation
  • 2-3 days/nights with a preceptor
  • Includes training on specific rehab documentation and quality reporting processes

Clinical & Job Responsibilities

• Required Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association)
• Strong neurology skills required
• RN responsibilities:

  • No titration of drips except heparin
  • Attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab
• Telemetry: Telemetry available but not monitored by RNs; RNs do not read strips
• Nurse Aides: Present with a ratio of approximately 1:9 or 1:10
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs allowed; t-shirts only if approved

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that the application process has been initiated
• BLS certification (AHA)
• Must pass a comprehensive drug screen (drug-free workplace policy)

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Orientation hours (12 hours) are non-billable and guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
• No charge nurses currently; only house supervisors on site

This position is ideal for RNs with strong neuro skills interested in acute rehab nursing in a supportive team environment with structured orientation and consistent scheduling.