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Registered Nurse (RN) – High Acuity Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Unit: Critical Care (8 beds)
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 (12-hour shifts)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2-3
Patient types: Respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, cardiac patients
Common skills required: PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline care, tracheostomy care, managing sedated and ventilated patients
RNs are required to titrate drips including Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, Cardizem, and most ICU-level drips
Respiratory Therapists available in-house 24/7; RNs troubleshoot ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow devices
Telemetry: 8 ICU beds with Phillips hard-wired telemetry monitors; telemetry tech monitors centrally; RNs read their own strips
No nurse aides or patient care techs on unit; nurses provide all primary care
Hospitalist/Intensivist coverage: In-house during day shift; tele-health MD coverage after hours
House Supervisor available 24/7
Floating: ICU RNs may float to Medical-Surgical unit
Orientation: 12 non-billable hours classroom plus 2 shifts (3 x 12-hour shifts) on unit with preceptor
Dress code: Scrubs only; OSF-approved t-shirts allowed in any color
Weekend requirement: Every other weekend and to fill holes
Holiday requirement: Holiday rotation and to fill holes
Call/standby: Not currently required but subject to change

Required Certifications & Licenses

Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
BLS (AHA)
ACLS (AHA)

Additional Requirements

Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels (drug-free campus)
Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of the facility

Submission Requirements

Last four digits of Social Security Number
Middle initial
Requested time off

Notes

Orientation hours are non-billable and guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
No charge nurse assigned; house supervisor available 24/7
Scrub color is flexible within approved options

Experience

Specialty experience: High acuity critical care nursing with skills in ventilator management, titrating drips, and complex patient care in ICU settings
Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required for this position

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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