Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Peoria, IL

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday) | Rotating holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative and acute surgical care to a patient population that includes trauma, overflow medical, and post-op surgical patients
• Perform and manage wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, nasogastric tubes, central lines, and TPN
• Manage inhalers and place patients on CPAP as needed; collaborate with respiratory therapy for nebulizer treatments
• Monitor patients on telemetry in coordination with central station monitor technicians
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 5–6 patients per RN on night shift, with PCT support available
• Float to units with equivalent level of care as needed; travelers are first to float

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in post-operative patient care
• Strong critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to seek assistance when appropriate
• Must pass a drug screen; position is located on a drug-free campus

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with central lines, TPN, wound care, and pain management in an acute surgical setting
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
• Strong bedside manner and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit structure featuring pre-assigned charge RNs on every shift and a house supervisor available 24/7
• Join a large, established surgical acute unit with dedicated PCT support and a structured orientation program including preceptor shifts and system training