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Registered Nurse (RN) – High Acuity Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit Type: Critical Care (High Acuity Unit)
Number of Beds: 8
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3
Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and to fill holes
Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation and to fill holes
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, post-trauma, cardiac patients
Patient Care Skills Required:
- PEG tube care and feedings
- CVC/PICC/Midline line care and usage
- Tracheostomy care
- Caring for sedated and ventilated patients
- Titrating vasopressors, sedation, and pain control drips

Clinical Responsibilities

RNs are required to titrate drips including:
- Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, Cardizem
- Most ICU-level drips apply
Respiratory Therapy (RT) available in-house 24/7
RNs troubleshoot ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow devices
Telemetry:
- All ICU beds have hard-wired Phillips telemetry monitors
- Monitored centrally by telemetry tech in ICU
- RNs read their own telemetry strips

Staffing & Support

Charge Nurse: No charge nurse on each shift; House Supervisor available 24/7
Nurse Aides/Patient Care Techs: None; nurses provide all primary care in ICU
Hospitalist/Intensivist: In-house coverage during day shift only; tele-health MD available after hours

Orientation & Training

Orientation: 12 non-billable hours classroom orientation plus 2 shifts unit-specific orientation with preceptor

Required Certifications & Licenses

Active Illinois RN license or proof of application initiation required
Certifications:
- ACLS (American Heart Association)
- BLS (American Heart Association)

Additional Notes

Drug-Free workplace: Negative drug screen required for all panels
Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius
Call or standby requirement: None currently, but subject to change

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid RN license in Illinois
Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

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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