Registered Nurse – LTAC Med-Surg

Job Title: Registered Nurse – LTAC Med-Surg
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shifts
Pay Range: $32.94–$49.36 per hour ($68,515–$102,669 annually)
Night Differential: +$4.00 per hour
Weekend Differential: +$3.25 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 with a one-year commitment
Openings: 3

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking Registered Nurses to join its Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Medical-Surgical team in Peoria, Illinois.

The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to medically complex patients who require an extended hospital stay and continued acute-level treatment. This position involves patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, interdisciplinary coordination, patient and family education, and discharge planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN interested in caring for complex medical-surgical patients while developing strong clinical assessment and care-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care using the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation process
• Complete comprehensive admission assessments and ongoing reassessments
• Develop and maintain individualized nursing plans of care
• Coordinate care plans with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Monitor changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly to physicians and nursing leadership
• Administer medications safely according to established medication-administration standards
• Receive and accurately implement physician orders
• Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and specialized procedures
• Perform nursing treatments and procedures within the RN scope of practice
• Assess and reassess pain and implement appropriate pain-management interventions
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatments, disease management, and discharge needs
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate referrals to other disciplines
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately in the medical record
• Supervise and delegate nursing responsibilities based on patient needs and staff competency
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modify plans of care as needed
• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care
• Address psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and educational needs of patients and families
• Maintain strong communication with physicians, nursing leadership, coworkers, patients, and families
• Prioritize multiple patient-care responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and patient-safety requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with one of the following:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Nursing Diploma
• Current Registered Nurse license
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Strong clinical assessment and patient-care skills
• Knowledge of medication administration and patient safety
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize responsibilities, prioritize patient needs, and function effectively under pressure
• Basic computer and electronic documentation skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts

Preferred

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
• At least six months to one year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Previous acute-care hospital experience
• Previous LTAC experience
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
• Experience caring for medically complex or high-acuity patients

Qualified new graduates may be considered based on clinical preparation and department needs.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year employment commitment
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• $4.00 per hour night differential
• $3.25 per hour weekend differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid time off
• Continuing-education and professional-development opportunities
• Clinical advancement opportunities
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

If you are an RN looking for a night-shift opportunity where you can develop strong Medical-Surgical skills while caring for medically complex LTAC patients, we would love to hear from you.