ICU RN
Peoria, Illinois
Kindred Hospital Peoria
$2,082-2,425/weekGHR Healthcare - Travel will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
High Acuity Unit RN (Registered Nurse)
Location: Peoria, Illinois Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (7a-7p), 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA)
- Active Illinois RN license, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels (Drug-Free Campus)
- Must-have experience: PEG tube care and feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care, tracheostomy patients, caring for sedated and ventilated patients, titrating vasopressors, and sedation and pain control drips
- RNs must titrate drips, including Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, and Cardizem. Most ICU-level drips apply.
- RNs must perform RT equipment tasks (ventilators, CPAP, BiPap, high flow) beyond troubleshooting
Unit Details
- Unit: Critical Care (ICU), 8 beds
- Nurse:patient ratio: 1:2-3
- Common patients: Respiratory failure, post-surgical, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac patients
- Monitoring: All 8 beds have hard-wired Philips telemetry monitors, centrally monitored by a telemetry tech posted in the ICU
- Support staff: No nurse aides or patient care techs; nurses provide primary care
- House Supervisor: Available 24/7
- Physicians: Hospitalist and/or intensivist on day shift only; tele-health MD available after hours
- Respiratory therapy: RT in house 24/7
Scheduling and Policies
- Weekends: Every other weekend and to fill holes
- Holidays: Holiday rotation and to fill holes
- Call or standby: Not required at this time, but subject to change
- Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty
- Floating: ICU RNs may float to the MS unit
- Dress code: Scrubs in any color; only approved t-shirts are allowed under scrubs
- Local placements: Accepted for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles
Orientation
- Classroom orientation per policy
- 12 hours total, including 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor
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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