Critical Care (ICU) Nurse
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Nurse (ICU) - Peoria, Illinois

Unit Details

• Specialty: High Acuity Unit (Critical Care)
• Unit Beds: 8
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Scheduling: Rotating weekends (every other weekend) and holiday rotation; may be required to fill open shifts
• 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 (stroke), post-trauma, cardiac patients
• Patient Care Requirements:

  • PEG tube care and feedings
  • CVC/PICC/Midline line care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Caring for sedated and ventilated patients
  • Titrating vasopressors, sedation, and pain control drips

Clinical Skills & Certifications

• Required Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA)
• Drip Titration: RNs are required to titrate drips including but not limited to:

  • Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed
  • Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro
  • Levophed, Dopamine, Cardizem
• Respiratory Therapy: RT available in-house 24/7; RNs troubleshoot ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow devices
• Telemetry: All ICU beds have Phillips telemetry monitors; telemetry tech monitors centrally; RNs do not read their own strips

Support & Supervision

• Charge Nurse: No charge nurse on each shift; house supervisor available 24/7
• Nurse Aides/Techs: None on unit; nurses provide all primary care
• Physician Coverage: Hospitalist/Intensivist on-site during day shift only; tele-health MD coverage after hours

Orientation & Training

• Orientation: 12 non-billable hours classroom orientation plus 2 shifts (3 x 12-hour shifts) on unit with preceptor
• Orientation Scheduling: Includes night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM), rotating weekends and holidays

Additional Information

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Local Placement: Accepts clinicians within 50-mile radius
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or payback
• Time Off Requests: Must be submitted with application

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses comfortable with high-acuity patients requiring complex care and multiple titratable drips in a critical care environment.