ICU RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a High Acuity Unit requiring active IL licensure, ACLS/BLS certification, and at least one year of critical care experience.

Details

• Acute care setting in a High Acuity Unit functioning as an ICU with 8 beds
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, post-surgical care, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac patients
• Care involves PEG tube management, CVC/PICC/midline care, tracheostomy care, and sedated/ventilated patients
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, and Cardizem
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p
• Every other weekend required plus additional shifts as needed
• Holiday rotation required plus additional shifts as needed
• No standby or call requirement at this time, subject to change
• Floating to the Medical/Surgical unit may be required
• EPIC EMR used
• RT in-house 24/7 and RNs assist with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment
• Telemetry monitoring is centrally managed by a dedicated telemetry tech
• House Supervisor available 24/7, no charge nurse assignment noted
• No nurse aides or patient care techs on the unit; RNs provide all primary care

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Experience with critical care skills including drip titration, ventilator management, and central line care required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Nursys license verification required
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include direct ICU-level nursing care for critically ill patients including ventilated and sedated patients
• Orientation includes classroom training per facility policy plus two shifts with a preceptor
• Scrubs required in any color, limited to OSF-approved t-shirts
• Requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration
• Local candidates accepted; local rate applies for clinicians within 50 miles of the facility
• COVID vaccination not required for this position
• First-time travelers may be considered