Critical Care RN
Peoria, Illinois
Kindred Hospital Peoria
$2,150-2,822/weekTotalMed RN will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Critical Care RN
Location
- Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Schedule
- Nights
- 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- 36 hours per week
Unit
- Critical Care
- 8 beds
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2-3
Required Qualifications
- Active IL license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
- Must be able to titrate drips
- Experience with PEG tube care/feedings
- Experience with CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care
- Experience with tracheostomy patients
- Experience caring for sedated, ventilated patients
Preferred
- None stated
Clinical Details
- Common patient types include respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post CVA, post trauma, and cardiac patients
- RNs are expected to manage ICU-level drips, including Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, and Cardizem
- RT is available in house 24/7
- Hospitalist/intensivist coverage is on dayshift only, with tele-health MD available after hours
- Telemetry monitors are hard wired in each room and centrally monitored
- ICU RNs may float to the MS unit
Additional Information
- Local placements within 50 miles are accepted
- Scrubs only; approved OSF t-shirts are allowed and may be any color
- Orientation includes classroom orientation per policy plus 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor
- Weekend requirement is every other weekend and to fill holes
- Holiday rotation is required and to fill holes
- No nurse aides/patient care techs on the unit
- House Supervisor available 24/7
- No call or standby requirement at this time, but it is subject to change
Facility
Kindred Hospital Peoria
- Long Term Acute Care
- 50 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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