Pediatric Acute Care RN
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Pediatric Acute RN Position - Peoria, Illinois

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Department: Pediatric Acute (shares unit with Pediatric Hematology/Oncology)
• Total Beds: 22 beds for Pediatric Acute, 10 beds for Pediatric Hem/Onc; ability to expand/swing beds depending on census
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Patient Types: Medical/surgical pediatric patients including hyperbilirubinemia, neurological conditions, diabetes, failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis, COVID, orthopedic cases

Certifications Required

• BLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)

Staffing and Support

• Charge Nurse: Present 24/7, takes patient assignments
• Pediatric Crisis RN: Available 24/7
• Administrative Supervisor: Support available 24/7
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs): Ratio approximately 1:8-10

Physician Coverage

• Hospitalist coverage until approximately midnight
• 24/7 resident coverage

Equipment and Monitoring

• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Heated high flow and BiPAP with specific parameters; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• Telemetry: Pediatric monitor tech monitors patients remotely and contacts caregivers if concerns arise; RNs do not read their own strips

Scheduling

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (07:00-19:30 or 19:00-07:30)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Day shift weekends are Saturday/Sunday; Night shift weekends are Friday/Saturday)
• Holiday Requirement: Holidays required unless otherwise approved during interview
• Call/Standby: Not mandatory at this time
• Floating: RNs may float within the children’s hospital to other pediatric units or mom/baby units (no ICU or chemo patients unless experienced)

Orientation

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts, can be extended with management approval
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours

Dress Code

• Scrub tops: Any pediatric-appropriate color or pattern, must not be revealing
• Undershirts: Solid color long sleeve or scrub jacket allowed if cold
• Scrub pants: Solid color, must not be revealing

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug-free campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or payback required

This position is ideal for pediatric acute care nurses with required certifications seeking a 13-week contract in a supportive hospital environment with structured scheduling and comprehensive orientation.