NICU RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

NICU RN

Overview

• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour days
• Hours per week: 36
• Local placements accepted: Yes, within 50 miles

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• BLS
• NRP
• Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Submission must include the last four digits of the clinician’s SSN, middle initial, and requested time off

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
• 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
• Patients are monitored, but the unit does not use Tele
• Respiratory equipment includes conventional vents, oscillator ventilator, JET ventilator, CPAP, Nasal IMV, Heated High Flow, and Tracheostomy

Staffing and Support

• Charge RN in NICU and NIC; charge nurse takes assignments only if staffing gaps
• Free transport RN available 24/7
• House supervisor available 24/7
• PCTs are used
• Neonatologist in house 24/7, with 2-3 APNs 24/7 and resident/fellow coverage

Schedule and Operations

• Self-scheduling allowed
• Block scheduling allowed
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend for dayshift
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• No current call requirement
• Travelers are first to float
• Float scope includes PICU, PIC, Peds, Nursery, sitter, BHM, and adult world

Orientation and Dress Code

• 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
• No specific scrub color requirement
• No fake nails, nail polish, jewelry, or watches