Job Title Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical Location Peoria, IL | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Nights (1930–0730) | Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) | Holiday rotation required Key Responsibilities • Provide direct nursing care to post-operative surgical, trauma, and overflow medical patients on a 63-bed surgical acute unit • Perform and manage wound care, dressing changes, IV therapy, pain management, drain management, nasogastric tubes, central lines, and TPN • Monitor and manage patients on CPAP and high-flow oxygen; administer inhalers as indicated • Collaborate with PCTs, charge nurses, and house supervisors to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios; travelers are first to float to units of equivalent experience level • Utilize the EPIC electronic health record system following unit-specific orientation • Adhere to facility drug-free campus policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels Required Qualifications • Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated) • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required • Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates • Minimum 1 year of experience in post-operative or medical-surgical nursing • Strong critical thinking skills and ability to recognize when to escalate care Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience caring for patients with central lines, TPN, and complex wound care needs • Familiarity with telemetry monitoring (Philips platform used on unit) • Experience working with CPAP and high-flow oxygen equipment • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with strong bedside manner Why Join Us • Structured support system in place including pre-assigned charge RNs on every shift and a house supervisor available 24/7 • PCT support on every shift assists with vitals, glucose checks, ADLs, turning, and ambulation, allowing RNs to focus on clinical care