Critical Care RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a High Acuity Unit night shift position requiring critical care skills including drip titration and ventilator management.

Details

• Work in the DMCC High Acuity Unit, an 8-bed ICU within an acute care hospital
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Patient population includes respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac patients
• Care involves PEG tube feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline management, and tracheostomy care
• Responsible for caring for sedated, ventilated patients and titrating vasopressors, sedation, and pain control drips
• Common titratable drips include Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, and Cardizem
• 12-hour night shifts from 7pm-7:30am
• Every other weekend required plus additional shifts to fill scheduling gaps
• Holiday rotation required plus additional shifts to fill scheduling gaps
• No call or standby requirement at this time, though subject to change
• May float to Medical-Surgical unit
• EPIC EMR used
• RT staff available in-house 24/7 with vent, CPAP, BiPap, and High Flow equipment management required of RNs
• Hardwired Phillips telemetry monitors centrally monitored by a dedicated telemetry tech
• House Supervisor available 24/7
• No nurse aides or patient care techs on unit; RNs provide primary care

Requirements

• Active IL RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Critical care/ICU experience required
• Skills in PEG tube care, CVC/PICC/Midline management, tracheostomy care, and ventilator management required
• Experience titrating vasopressors, sedation, and pain control drips required

Additional Information

• Provide direct, hands-on critical care nursing to ICU patients without support from aides or techs
• Classroom orientation per facility policy plus 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor
• Scrubs only in any color, with only facility-approved t-shirts permitted
• Local candidates are welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local rate
• Requested time off must be submitted for consideration