ICU RN
Rockford, IL
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

NTICU RN

Location

• Rockford, Illinois

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts: 7p-7:30a
• Every other weekend
• Every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement

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

• 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 on the unit
• Central monitors are on the unit and in rooms
• Phillips monitors
• RNs must know EKG rhythms and assess for need for intervention if needed
• RT manages equipment
• Common patient types include complex trauma, stroke, burns, and general medical/surgical critical care patients
• Common ICU drips are used
• Floating expected throughout the house except ER and OB
• If floated to MedSurg, ratio is capped at 1:4
• Unit orientation is 1-2 shifts

Additional Information

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug screen required
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12
• Guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation