Registered Nurse ICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU / MICU

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed Medical ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses including sepsis, ARDS, pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and overdose
• Interpret EKG strips and manage patients on telemetry monitoring using Philips monitors
• Manage and titrate a wide variety of vasoactive and cardioactive drips per physician-outlined medication order parameters
• Provide advanced care for ventilated patients, including management of arterial lines and central lines
• Collaborate with intensivists, telemedicine intensivist support, attending physicians on call, charge RNs, and patient care techs to deliver comprehensive critical care
• Float to stepdown or general medical units as needed, adjusting patient assignments accordingly

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency in EKG strip interpretation
• Experience with arterial lines, central lines, and care of ventilated patients
• Advanced knowledge in titrating vasopressors and vasoactive medications
• Must be able to pass a drug screen; position is located on a drug-free campus

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in an ICU or MICU setting
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health records system
• Experience working with Philips telemetry monitoring equipment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported critical care environment with 24/7 house supervision, charge RN coverage, patient care techs, and telemedicine intensivist backup
• Structured orientation program designed to set travelers up for success before independent practice on the unit