Job Description:

This RN contract in Peoria, Illinois offers a four-month opportunity to provide post-operative surgical care on a busy surgical acute unit. You’ll be working 12-hour night shifts, caring for patients recovering from various surgeries, trauma cases, and medical overflow. Your responsibilities include wound care, IV therapy, managing drains, NG tubes, and central lines, as well as pain management. The role is ideal for critical thinkers who can act independently, demonstrate a good bedside manner, and work collaboratively with charge nurses and PCTs. The setting involves a mix of private and observation beds, with nurse ratios around 4-5 per RN during the day and 5-6 at night. This assignment offers the chance to step into a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are essential moments of achievement.

Weather:

Expect moderate seasonal temperatures with warm summers, cooler autumns, and mild winters. Around this time of year, the weather generally features pleasant daytime temperatures and occasional light rainfall, making outdoor activities enjoyable.

Fun Things To Do:

• Cultural Visit: Explore the Peoria Riverfront Museum and enjoy local art, science exhibits, and planetarium shows.
• Day Trip: Take a drive to Illinois State Capitol in Springfield for historical tours and sightseeing.
• Nature Adventure: Hike or picnic at Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria.
• Day Trip: Discover the scenic beauty of Starved Rock State Park with its waterfalls and trails.
• Food & Drink: Sample local cuisine and craft brews along the Peoria riverfront and downtown area.

Job Specifics:

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights (7:30 PM – 7:30 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, accident, etc.
• Referral Program
• Housing Options
• Continuing Education Program
• 401(k)
• License and Certificate Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave