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

Job Opportunity: RN (Registered Nurse) - Pediatric Acute

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Specialty: Pediatric Acute (SFMC)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit shares 22 beds with Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (10 beds).
• Patient types: Medical/surgical pediatric patients including hyperbilirubinemia, neurological conditions, diabetes, failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis, COVID, orthopedic cases.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4.
• Pediatric Care Techs (PCTs) ratio: 1:8-10.
• Pediatrician coverage: Hospitalist on-site until midnight; 24/7 resident coverage.
• Charge RN and Pediatric crisis RN available 24/7.
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes heated high flow and BiPAP with specific parameters; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage settings.
• Tele/monitor techs monitor patients; RNs do not read their own strips.

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Day shift weekends are Sat/Sun; Night shift weekends are 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).

Requirements & Certifications

• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA).
• Active Illinois nursing license or proof of application initiation required.
• Must comply with drug-free campus policy and produce a negative drug screen.
• Orientation: 2 shifts minimum, may be extended with approval.
• Dress code: Pediatric-appropriate scrub tops (any color/pattern, not revealing), solid color scrub pants, optional long sleeve or jacket underneath.

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius.
• Orientation hours (12 hours) are non-billable.
• Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty.
• No explicit mention of required years of specialty experience or prior travel experience.

This position is ideal for RNs with pediatric acute care experience seeking a 13-week contract in a supportive hospital environment with structured scheduling and clear clinical support.