Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Peoria, IL

Contract | Nights ) | Onsite | Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday) | Holiday rotation required

• Provide direct patient care on a 63-bed Surgical Acute unit, including post-operative surgical patients, trauma patients, and overflow medical patients
• Perform and manage wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, nasogastric (NG) tubes, central lines, and TPN
• Monitor and manage patients on CPAP and high-flow oxygen; administer inhalers as indicated
• Collaborate with PCTs, charge nurses, house supervisors, and respiratory therapy to ensure safe, coordinated patient care
• Float to units with equivalent experience level as needed; travelers are first to float
• Adhere to unit scheduling requirements; travelers do not self-schedule and block scheduling must be approved at time of contract

• 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 ability to recognize when to elevate and seek assistance
• Demonstrated professional bedside manner and ability to function effectively as a team member
• Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels

• Experience with telemetry monitoring (Philips monitor system used on unit; strip reading managed by central monitor techs)
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
• Experience managing central lines and TPN in an acute care setting

• Structured unit support including pre-assigned charge nurses on every shift, a 24/7 house supervisor, and PCT assistance with vitals, ADLs, accuchecks, turning, and ambulation
• Defined nurse-to-patient ratios and a structured orientation program with preceptor shifts and dedicated educator time to set you up for success

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.