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NICU RN

Overview

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour nights
Hours per week: 36
Local placements accepted: Yes, within a 50-mile radius

Required Qualifications

Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
BLS (AHA)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Negative drug screen for all panels
Requested time off must be submitted
Last four digits of SSN
Clinician’s middle initial

Preferred Qualifications

Level 3/4 ICU experience
Micro preemie care experience

Unit Details

NICU, Level 3
60 total private rooms, with capability to expand to 65 patients
5 twin rooms
40 designated NICU rooms
20 intermediate beds
Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1-3 in NICU; 1:3-4 in NIC

Clinical Responsibilities

Titrate drips per orders
Common titratable/set-rate drips include Fentanyl, Morphine, and Precedex
Care for patients as young as 22 weeks gestation and up
Common patient types include abdominal defects, pre-cardiac repair, PPHN, CDH, and other genetic defects

Unit Support and Workflow

Charge RN in NICU and NIC; charge nurse takes assignments only if staffing gaps
Free transport RN 24/7
PCTs are used
Neonatologist in house 24/7
2-3 APNs 24/7
Resident/Fellow coverage also available
Patients are monitored; no Tele
Phillips monitors

Equipment

Conventional vents
Oscillator ventilator
JET ventilator
CPAP
Nasal IMV
Heated high flow
Tracheostomy

Scheduling and Coverage

Self-scheduling allowed
Block scheduling allowed
Weekend requirement: every other weekend for day shift
Night weekend coverage depends on facility needs
Holiday coverage as needed
No current call requirement

Floating

Travelers are first to float
May float to PICU, PIC, Peds, Nursery, sitter, BHM, and adult world

Dress Code

No specific scrub color requirement
No fake nails, nail polish, or jewelry/watches

Orientation

1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
1 day in NIC and 1 day in NICU

Facility

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

3.7rating(92 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

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ICU - Intensive Care Unit (RN)

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Short Term Acute Care
644 beds

ADDRESS530 Northeast Glen Oak AvenuePeoria, IL 61637

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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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