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Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Unit

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

Unit Type: Critical Care (High Acuity Unit)
Number of Beds: 8
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3
Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend and to fill holes
Holiday Requirements: Holiday rotation and to fill holes
Call or Standby: Not currently required but may change
Floating: ICU RNs may float to Medical-Surgical unit
Dress Code: Scrubs only; OSF-approved t-shirts allowed in any color

Patient Population & Care

Common diagnoses: Respiratory failure, post-surgical care, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, cardiac patients
Care includes: PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline care, tracheostomy patients, sedated and ventilated patients
Responsibilities: Titrating vasopressors, sedation, and pain control drips
RNs are required to titrate drips such as Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, Cardizem, and other ICU-level drips

Staffing & Support

Charge nurse: No charge nurse on each shift; House Supervisor available 24/7
Respiratory Therapist: Available in-house 24/7
Hospitalist/Intensivist: In-house during day shift only; tele-health MD available after hours
Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: None; nurses provide all primary care in ICU
Telemetry: All beds have Phillips telemetry monitors; telemetry tech monitors centrally
Respiratory equipment: RNs troubleshoot vents, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, etc.

Orientation & Training

Orientation: 12 non-billable classroom hours plus 2 shifts on unit with preceptor

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Required Qualifications

Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen
Experience caring for high acuity ICU patients with skills in ventilator management, titrating drips, and complex line care

Additional Notes

Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs comfortable with high acuity patients and complex ICU care.

Facility

Kindred Hospital Peoria

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Long Term Acute Care
50 beds

ADDRESS500 West Romeo B. Garrett AvenuePeoria, IL 61605

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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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