Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,182/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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 – Surgical ICU
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Overview
- Department: Surgical ICU (SICU)
- Beds: 13
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2; can vary between 1:1 and 1:3
- Patient Types: Post-surgical, open abdomens, multi-system trauma, endovascular cases
- Hospitalists/Intensivists: Intensivists in-house 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; telemedicine intensivist support and attending on call after hours
- Respiratory Therapists: Available 24/7 with equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP
- Tele/Monitor Techs: Present; nurses read and interpret cardiac strips
Schedule & Work Requirements
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
- Hours per week: 36
- Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
- Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
- Call/Standby: None
- Floating: May be required to float to lower levels of care (Stepdown unit with 3 patients or general medical unit with 5-6 patients)
Required Certifications & Skills
- Licensure: Active Illinois RN license or proof of application in process
- Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
- Experience: ICU experience required, including Level I trauma
- Skills: Ability to titrate drips (pressors, sedation, paralytics, insulin)
Orientation & Training
- Orientation: Unit-specific orientation totaling 32 hours
- 8 hours learning EPIC system
- 8 hours with educator
- 4 hours shadowing
- 12 hours preceptorship on unit
Additional Information
- Nurse aids/patient care techs available at a ratio of 1:10
- Charge nurse present and may take assignment as staffing allows
- House supervisor available 24/7
- Dress code: No specific scrub colors required
- Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of the facility
Submission Requirements
- Last four digits of clinician’s SSN
- Clinician’s middle initial
- Requested time off
- Active Illinois RN license or confirmation of application process
- Understanding and compliance with drug-free policy
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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