Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - $33-49 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire; Peoria Heights (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Sign-on bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking an RN for Acute Care in Peoria, IL, offering a full-time night shift position with a 36-hour work week. You will provide compassionate nursing care, assess patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and safety.

The role emphasizes strong assessment, care planning, medication administration, and coordination with physicians, therapists, and staff to maintain high-quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience preferred.
• Current Illinois RN license or eligibility.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a post-acute setting.
• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments, monitor progress.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and care teams.

Skills

RN

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ASN or BSN

Job description

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care for a nursing job in Peoria Heights, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Date Posted: July 13, 2026
Pay: $32.94 - $49.36 per hour

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) – Peoria, IL
Direct Hire | Full-Time | Night Shift

Registered Nurses provide high-quality, compassionate patient care in a post-acute care setting, supporting patients as they recover from illness, injury, surgery, or complex medical conditions. In this collaborative environment, you will assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, monitor patient progress, and coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The focus is on delivering exceptional nursing care while promoting patient recovery, safety, and quality of life.

Position Overview

• Permanent, full-time role
• Post-acute care setting
• Night shift
• 3 12-hour shifts per week

Compensation & Incentives

• Salary range: $32.94 – $49.36/hour
• $20,000 sign-on bonus for 3rd shift with a 1-year work commitment (available to both experienced RNs and new graduates)
• Comprehensive benefits package

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience preferred
• New graduates are encouraged to apply and are eligible for the sign-on bonus
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and assist with up to 100 lbs

Why This Opportunity

• Outstanding Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off
• Career Development: Comprehensive onboarding, orientation, and continuing education opportunities
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for advancement within a respected healthcare organization
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient-centered care
• Supportive Environment: A mission-driven workplace focused on delivering quality outcomes and supporting employee success

Why Peoria, IL

• Affordable cost of living compared to many metropolitan areas
• Strong healthcare community with excellent career opportunities
• Family-friendly neighborhoods and quality schools
• Convenient commute times and access to parks, entertainment, and outdoor recreation
• Excellent work-life balance with a welcoming community

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Sign-on bonus
• Professional development opportunities

Work Location: In person

About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.