Adult Cardiac Intermediate Unit RN
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$53-57/hourOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN — Adult Cardiac Intermediate Unit
Overview
- 13-week assignment in Peoria, Illinois.
- 12-hour day shifts.
- 20-bed monitored acute cardiac intermediate unit.
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Illinois.
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience (2 years of experience).
- Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year.
- BLS issued by American Heart Association.
- Experience in a Critical Care setting.
- Ability to titrate multiple drips (dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epi, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, esmolol).
- Experience with Swan Ganz catheters.
- Experience with external pacemakers.
- Experience with PICC lines.
- Experience with midlines.
- Experience with central venous catheters (CVC).
- Experience with arterial lines (radial and femoral).
- Experience with intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP).
- Experience with ventilators and trached patients.
- Experience floating to ICU level of care.
Preferred
- ACLS.
- CCRN or PCCN.
- Experience with immediate post-op patients.
- Experience with VAD and transplant patients.
Clinical Setting
- Stepdown patients from AHU ICU.
- Common patient types include TAVRs, ablations, Watchmen procedures, Micras, Mitral Clips, heart failure, trached and ventilated patients, and overflow from other stepdowns including COVID patients.
- Uses Swan Ganz, external pacemakers, PICC, midlines, CVC, Swans, and arterial lines.
- Ventilator support includes CPAP, BPAP, and heated high flow.
- Philips monitoring is used.
- Travelers are expected to float to every level of care and may float up to the ICU.
- Charge nurses are present 24/7 and may take teams at times.
- House supervisor is present 24/7.
- PCT support is available.
- No call or standby requirement.
- Weekend requirement is every other weekend to every third weekend.
- Holiday requirement is every other holiday.
- Scrubs are not provided.
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
Cons
None
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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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