Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical, LTAC, Critical Care, and Acute Rehab

**AUGUST START DATES AVAILABLE**

Location: Peoria, IL
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: 36 hours/week (guaranteed)
Shifts: Days or Nights (based on unit and availability)
Start Date: ASAP
New Graduates & Experienced RNs Welcome

Position Summary

A mission-driven healthcare organization in Peoria, Illinois is seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses (RNs) to join its inpatient teams across Medical-Surgical (Acute Care), LTAC, Critical Care (ICU), and Acute Rehab units. These permanent, full-time roles offer guaranteed hours, competitive compensation, sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, EPIC charting, and strong clinical support in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Opportunities are available for new graduate nurses as well as experienced RNs, with unit placement based on experience, preference, and organizational need.

Work Environment & Units

• Medical-Surgical / Acute Care – general med-surg, nephrology
• LTAC – long-term acute care, complex medical needs, ventilator care
• Critical Care / ICU – high-acuity patients requiring advanced monitoring, vasoactive drips, ventilators
• Acute Rehab – post-acute care, interdisciplinary rehabilitation, functional recovery
• EPIC electronic medical record system
• In-person, hospital-based roles
• Multiple openings available

Schedule & Shift Details

• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 12-hour shifts typical; day or night shifts available (unit dependent)
• Weekend and holiday rotations as required
• Floating may be required based on unit needs
• Cancellation policy: Up to 12 hours every 13 weeks

Compensation & Incentives

• Hourly pay range: $32.61 – $53.02 (based on role, unit, and experience)
• Annual salary range (acute care roles): $61,045.92 – $92,252.16
• Shift differentials available for nights and weekends
• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus (1-year commitment; eligibility based on role)
• Relocation assistance:
• Up to $6,000 for in-state moves
• Up to $12,000 for out-of-state moves
• Must relocate more than 50 miles (pre-approval required)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care within the scope of RN licensure
• Assess patient conditions and develop individualized plans of care
• Manage patients with complex medical needs, including:
• Post-surgical recovery
• Respiratory failure and ventilator care
• Wound care and IV antibiotics
• Cardiac conditions and hemodynamic monitoring
• Post-CVA, post-trauma, and rehabilitation needs
• Nephrology-related care
• Titrate IV drips as appropriate to unit (including vasoactive drips in ICU)
• Manage vascular access devices (CVC, PICC, and midline lines)
• Perform enteral feeding and PEG tube care as applicable
• Care for tracheostomy patients
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and families and support emotional well-being
• Accurately document patient care in EPIC
• Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Illinois license or ability to obtain
• BLS (AHA Healthcare Provider) required prior to start
• ACLS required for ICU/critical care units
• New graduate nurses encouraged to apply
• Prior RN experience preferred; minimum 1 year required for LTAC and ICU roles
• BSN preferred (not required)
• Basic proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft applications

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement plan
• Sign-on bonus
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Relocation assistance
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Supportive clinical leadership and team-based culture

Why Peoria, Illinois

• Affordable cost of living compared to major metro areas
• Short commute times and accessible housing options
• Family-friendly community with parks, schools, and riverfront activities
• Central Illinois location with easy access to Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis
• Strong balance of career opportunity and quality of life

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $32.00 - $53.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person