ICU RN
Rockford, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,453/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- 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
NTICU RN
Location
- Rockford, Illinois
Contract
- 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- 12-hour day shifts
Required Qualifications
- Active IL license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
- NIHSS
- Must be comfortable with vent management and medication titration
- Must have experience with art lines and central lines
Preferred Qualifications
- PALS
- CRRT experience
- EVD/ICP experience
Unit Details
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2-3
- Charge nurse is present 24/7 and ideally does not take patients, but may when necessary
- CNAs are staffed
- No monitor tech
- Central monitors on the unit and in rooms
- Phillips monitors
- RNs must know EKG rhythms and assess for need for intervention if needed
- Common patient types include complex trauma, stroke, IV tPA, thrombectomy, embolization, aneurysm coiling, adult complex burns, pediatrics up to 18-20% BSA without respiratory involvement, and general medical/surgical critical care patients
- CRRT, EVDs, and ICP monitoring are part of the unit’s patient care
- All common ICU drips are used
- RT manages equipment
Schedule
- Every other weekend
- Every other holiday
- No call or standby requirement
Floating
- Expected to float throughout the house except ER and OB
- If floated to MedSurg, ratio is capped at 1:4
Orientation
- 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation
- 12-hour days
Additional Notes
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
- Local clinicians receive a reduced rate
- Drug screen required
- Requested time off must be submitted
- Last four digits of SSN and middle initial are required for submission
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
Recommends 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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Rockford, IL
As a Travel Neuro ICU Nurse in Rockford, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Rockford, IL is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs in Rockford, IL are around 83°F, while winter lows can drop to around 14°F, so be prepared for both warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Rockford, IL, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially with the help of local real estate agencies and online rental platforms.
- Rockford, IL is car-friendly with easily navigable roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger metropolitan areas.
- Rockford, IL has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Rockford, IL offers a variety of things to do, including a vibrant restaurant scene, cultural and art museums, music venues, sports facilities, and outdoor attractions such as the Anderson Japanese Gardens and the River District along the Rock River.
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