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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.

Facility

Kindred Hospital Peoria

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Long Term Acute Care
50 beds

ADDRESS500 West Romeo B. Garrett AvenuePeoria, IL 61605

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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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