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

Pediatric Acute RN Position - Peoria, Illinois

Unit Overview

• Department: Pediatric Acute (shares unit with Pediatric Hematology/Oncology)
• Total Beds: 22 beds for Pediatric Acute, 10 beds for Pediatric Hem/Onc; flexible bed usage depending on census
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Patient Types: Medical/surgical pediatric patients including hyperbilirubinemia, neurological conditions, diabetes, failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis, COVID-19, orthopedic cases

Certifications & Requirements

• Required Certifications: BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA)
• Active Illinois nursing license or proof of application initiation required
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Submission Requirements: Last 4 digits of SSN, middle initial, requested time off

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse: Present 24/7, takes patient assignments
• Pediatric Crisis RN: Available 24/7
• Administrative Supervisor: On site 24/7
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs): Ratio approximately 1:8-10
• Pediatrician Coverage: Hospitalist on site until midnight; 24/7 resident coverage
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Pediatric monitor tech monitors patients remotely; RNs do not read their own strips

Equipment & Responsibilities

• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Heated high flow and BiPAP with specific parameters; RNs troubleshoot only

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (07:00-19:30 or 19:00-07:30)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Day shift weekends: Sat/Sun; Night shift weekends: Fri/Sat)
• Holiday Requirement: Holidays required unless otherwise approved during interview
• Call/Standby: Not mandatory currently
• 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: 2 shifts minimum, can be extended with management approval; 12 non-billable orientation hours guaranteed

Dress Code

• Scrub Tops: Any pediatric-appropriate color or pattern; must not be revealing
• Undergarments: Solid color long sleeve or scrub jacket allowed underneath
• Scrub Pants: Solid color, must not be revealing

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Call off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or payback required