NICU RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$2,257-2,568/weekPremier Medical Staffing Services will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
NICU RN
Role
NICU RN
Location
Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length
13 weeks
Required Qualifications
- Active IL license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- BLS
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- 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
- 40 designated NICU rooms and 20 intermediate
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: NICU 1:1-3; NIC 1:3-4
- Common patient population includes 22 weeks and up, abdominal defects, pre-cardiac repair, PPHN, CDH, and other genetic defects
Clinical Expectations
- Titrate drips per orders
- Common drips include Fentanyl, Morphine, and Precedex
- Conventional vents, oscillator ventilator, JET ventilator, CPAP, Nasal IMV, Heated High Flow, and Tracheostomy are used on the unit
- All patients are monitored, but the unit does not do Tele
Schedule
- 12-hour shifts
- Self-scheduling allowed
- Block scheduling allowed
- Shift times: 0700-1930 and 1900-1930
- Every other weekend required for day shift
- Holiday coverage as needed
- No current call requirement
Float Scope
- Travelers are first to float
- May float to PICU, PIC, Peds, Nursery, sitter, BHM, and adult world
Additional Notes
- PCTs are used on the unit
- Charge RN in NICU and NIC only takes patient assignments if staffing gaps
- Free transport RN available 24/7
- House supervisor available 24/7
- Neonatologist in house 24/7, with 2-3 APNs 24/7 and resident/fellow coverage
- 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
- No specific scrub color requirement
- No fake nails, nail polish, or jewelry/watches
- Local placements accepted within 50 miles
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
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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