MedSurg LTAC Registered Nurse
Peoria, Illinois
Kindred Hospital Peoria
$2,092-2,551/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – DMCC - LTAC Med Surg
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Details
- Unit: MedSurg
- 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 (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow)
- Respiratory Therapy: RT manages all respiratory equipment
- Telemetry: Monitored by techs in ICU; RNs read their own strips
- Charge Nurse: House Supervisor available 24/7 (charge nurse does not take assignment)
- Nurse Aids/Techs: Yes, ratio 1:10
Schedule & Orientation
- Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and to fill holes
- Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation and to fill holes
- Call/Standby: None currently, but subject to change
- Orientation: 12 hours classroom + 2 shifts unit-specific with preceptor
- Scrubs: Only OSF-approved t-shirts allowed; scrubs provided
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license or application in process
- BLS (AHA) required
- ACLS preferred but not required
- Experience: Must have skills in MedSurg nursing including PEG tube care, CVC/PICC/Midline care, tracheostomy care, and titrating drips
- Prior travel experience: Not specified (assumed not required)
Additional Notes
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
- Drug-free campus: Negative drug screen required
- Qualified MedSurg nurses may float to ICU and Acute Rehab as needed
This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg RNs comfortable with complex patient care and respiratory equipment management in a LTAC setting.
Facility
Kindred Hospital Peoria
- Long Term Acute Care
- 50 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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