Travel Nurse RN - CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
Peoria, IL
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,419/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration15 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,152/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
Qualifications
- Resume
Description
Unit Notes
OSF ITEMS OF NOTE: - Local Rate: Applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles (-$25 to regular and OT bill rates) - OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift - Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours, guaranteed hours will not apply during orientation REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION: - Requested time off - Active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated - Your candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and they must produce a negative drug screen for all panels Department: Cardio Thoracic | RN - # Beds: 70 - Nurse: Patient Ratios: Days 1:4-5, Nights 1:5-6. - Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS recommended. - Common diagnosis/Types of patients: MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, pretty much any lung surgery - lots of chest tubes, esophagectomy (not fresh from PACU), gen med overflow. - Experience or 'Must have' skills: EKG interpretation, medication titration; RN licensure, BLS, EKG interpretation, all basic nursing skills. - Are RN's required to titrate drips?: Yes. - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: We titrate drips mainly Cardizem and heparin. - Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift?: Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: 24/7 charge, rarely take patients. House supervisor 24/7. - Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: PCTs Days 1:8-9, Eves 1:9-10, Nights 1: 10-12. - RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Cpap, Bipap if is it is their home regimen, heated high flow only in special circumstances with COVID patients. - Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Yes, Phillips. Nurses must be able to read and interpret. We have monitor techs. - Shifts & Scheduling: 12s, 0700-1930 and 1900-0730. - Weekend Requirements: Every other; Days: Saturday/Sunday. Nights: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday. - Holiday Requirements: Yes, rotation; Holidays are: Days: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day. Nights: Memorial Day Eve, July 3rd, Labor Day Eve, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve. - Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: Not at this time. - Floating Requirements: Float to other general medical units. - Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?: Any color, not children/cartoon type prints as we are an adult unit. - Unit/Department Specific Orientation: Typically 1 shift or part of one - depends on if they have been at an OSF facility previously.
1175691
Harris
Employer
First Connect Health
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Peoria, IL
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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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