Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Surgical ICU

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Department: Surgical ICU (SICU)
• Beds: 13
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2; can vary between 1:1 and 1:3
• Patient Types: Post-surgical, open abdomens, multi-system trauma, endovascular cases
• Hospitalists/Intensivists: Intensivists in-house 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; telemedicine intensivist support and attending on call after hours
• Respiratory Therapists: Available 24/7 with equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Present; nurses read and interpret cardiac strips

Schedule & Work Requirements

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: May be required to float to lower levels of care (Stepdown unit with 3 patients or general medical unit with 5-6 patients)

Required Certifications & Skills

• Licensure: Active Illinois RN license or proof of application in process
• Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
• Experience: ICU experience required, including Level I trauma
• Skills: Ability to titrate drips (pressors, sedation, paralytics, insulin)

Orientation & Training

• Orientation: Unit-specific orientation totaling 32 hours

  • 8 hours learning EPIC system
  • 8 hours with educator
  • 4 hours shadowing
  • 12 hours preceptorship on unit

Additional Information

• Nurse aids/patient care techs available at a ratio of 1:10
• Charge nurse present and may take assignment as staffing allows
• House supervisor available 24/7
• Dress code: No specific scrub colors required
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of the facility

Submission Requirements

• Last four digits of clinician’s SSN
• Clinician’s middle initial
• Requested time off
• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation of application process
• Understanding and compliance with drug-free policy