ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,308/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
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
- Valid RN license in Illinois
- ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year, minimum 1 year
- ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience with PEG tube care/feedings
- Experience with CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care
- Experience caring for tracheostomy patients
- Experience titrating vasopressors
- Experience managing sedation and pain control drips
- Experience titrating drips
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.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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