ICU Registered Nurse
Quincy, Illinois
Blessing Hospital

Registered Nurse (ICU)

Location: Quincy, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses for 13-week contract assignments. The unit is a 16-bed ICU with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. The ICU includes Medical ICU (MICU) and some Surgical ICU (SICU) patients. The hospital is a Level I or Level II Trauma center with 300+ beds.

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• CRRT (prismaflex)
• Rotaprone therapy
• Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) - Arctic Sun
• Mass transfusions
• Train of Four monitoring, frequent paralysis
• ECMO (at times)
• 24-hour EEG monitoring
• External Ventricular Drain (EVD), Lumbar Puncture (LP) drain
• Neurosurgery patients
• Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP)
• Trauma cases (drownings, tractor rollover, fractures, motor vehicle accidents)
• Spinal injuries
• Sepsis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Post-surgical recovery
• COVID-19 patients
• Post heart catheterization care (including sheath removal)
• Suicidal ideation (SI)
• Organ recovery (procurement only, no transplants)

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with Level I Trauma or Level II Trauma patients
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Certifications Required

• Active Illinois RN license
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification preferred
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred

Unit & Staffing Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Charge nurse/house supervisor may take a smaller patient assignment
• Nurse aides available on unit
• 24/7 in-house intensivist and hospitalist (MD and NP)
• Respiratory therapists assigned 24/7 with full respiratory equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, etc.)
• Telemetry monitor tech on unit; RNs interpret cardiac strips (Draeger monitors)

Shifts & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts, starting at 7 AM
• Scheduling out 6 weeks in advance
• No guaranteed block scheduling; discuss scheduling needs with leadership
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday rotation with core staff
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating is rare; may float to PCU or CVICU as help-all

Orientation

• Unit-specific orientation includes 1 twelve-hour shift on the unit of hire
• First day orientation lasts 12-14 hours including competencies and computer-based modules

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Black

Summary

This ICU RN position requires at least one year of critical care experience, preferably with trauma and large hospital experience. Candidates must hold an active Illinois RN license and current ACLS and BLS certifications. The role involves caring for complex ICU patients with a variety of critical conditions and procedures, including CRRT, ECMO, and neuro monitoring. The position offers 12-hour shifts with a structured orientation and a supportive multidisciplinary team.