Pediatric Acute Care RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - Pediatric Acute (SFMC)

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Specialty: Pediatric Acute
Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit shares 22 beds with Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (10 beds), with flexibility to expand/swing beds based on census.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1 RN to 4 patients.
• Patient population includes medical/surgical pediatric patients with diagnoses such as hyperbilirubinemia, neurological conditions, diabetes, failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis, COVID-19, and orthopedic cases.
• Charge RN and Pediatric Crisis RN available 24/7; administrative supervisor support 24/7.
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) support with a ratio of approximately 1:8-10.
• Hospitalist coverage until midnight; 24/7 resident coverage.
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes heated high flow and BiPAP with specific parameters; RNs troubleshoot as needed.
• Pediatric monitor tech monitors telemetry; RNs do not read their own strips.
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (day shift covers Sat/Sun; night shift covers Fri/Sat).
• Holiday work required unless otherwise approved.
• No mandatory call or standby requirements.
• Floating: RNs may float within the children's hospital to other pediatric units or mom/baby units (no ICU or chemo patients unless experienced).
• Dress code: Pediatric-appropriate scrub tops (any color or pattern, non-revealing), solid color scrub pants, option for long sleeve or scrub jacket underneath.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license (or application process initiated).
• BLS (AHA).
• PALS (AHA).

Orientation & Other Notes

• Orientation: 2 shifts minimum, may be extended with management approval.
• Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required.
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Acute nursing.
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience appropriate for pediatric acute care.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience.

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an RN specializing in Pediatric Acute care in Peoria, IL. The role involves working 12-hour shifts with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio on a pediatric medical/surgical unit. Required certifications include BLS and PALS, and an active Illinois RN license is necessary. The position includes weekend and holiday work, with no mandatory call. Floating within pediatric units is expected, excluding ICU or chemo patients unless experienced. Orientation is provided, and the facility maintains a drug-free policy.