ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Critical Care (High Acuity Unit)
• Number of Beds: 8
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend and to fill holes
• Holiday Requirements: Holiday rotation and to fill holes
• Call or Standby: Not currently required but may change
• Floating: ICU RNs may float to Medical-Surgical unit
• Dress Code: Scrubs only; OSF-approved t-shirts allowed in any color

Patient Population & Care

• Common diagnoses: Respiratory failure, post-surgical care, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, cardiac patients
• Care includes: PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline care, tracheostomy patients, sedated and ventilated patients
• Responsibilities: Titrating vasopressors, sedation, and pain control drips
• RNs are required to titrate drips such as Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, Cardizem, and other ICU-level drips

Staffing & Support

• Charge nurse: No charge nurse on each shift; House Supervisor available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapist: Available in-house 24/7
• Hospitalist/Intensivist: In-house during day shift only; tele-health MD available after hours
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: None; nurses provide all primary care in ICU
• Telemetry: All beds have Phillips telemetry monitors; telemetry tech monitors centrally
• Respiratory equipment: RNs troubleshoot vents, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, etc.

Orientation & Training

• Orientation: 12 non-billable classroom hours plus 2 shifts on unit with preceptor

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen
• Experience caring for high acuity ICU patients with skills in ventilator management, titrating drips, and complex line care

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs comfortable with high acuity patients and complex ICU care.