NICU RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

NICU RN

Location

• Peoria, Illinois

Contract

• 13 weeks
• 12-hour nights
• 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• BLS (AHA)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Must provide the last four digits of SSN
• Must provide middle initial
• Must provide requested time off
• Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 3/4 ICU experience
• Micro preemie care experience

Unit Details

• Level 3 NICU
• 60 total private rooms, with capability to expand to 65 patients with 5 twin rooms
• 40 designated NICU rooms and 20 Intermediate beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: NICU 1:1-3; NIC 1:3-4
• Common patient types include 22 weeks and up, abdominal defects, pre-cardiac repair, PPHN, CDH, and other genetic defect

Clinical Responsibilities

• Titrate drips per orders
• Common drips include Fentanyl, Morphine, and Precedex
• Use of conventional vents, oscillator ventilator, JET ventilator, CPAP, Nasal IMV, Heated High Flow, and Tracheostomy support
• All patients are monitored, but the unit does not do Tele

Schedule and Staffing

• Self-scheduling with block scheduling allowed
• Every other weekend required for dayshift; nightshift weekend needs depend on facility needs
• Holiday coverage as needed
• No current call requirement
• Charge RN in NICU and NIC only takes patient assignments if staffing gaps
• PCTs are used
• Neonatologist in house 24/7, with 2-3 APNs 24/7 and Resident/Fellow coverage
• Travelers are first to float
• Float scope includes PICU, PIC, Peds, Nursery, sitter, BHM, and helping in adult world

Orientation

• 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation

Dress Code

• No fake nails, nail polish, jewelry, or watches