Registered Nurse - ICU

Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Rehabilitation
Location: Peoria, Illinois

Education & Licensure Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Illinois

• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required prior to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• 1+ year of RN experience in a ICU care setting (new grads considered case by case)

• Basic proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft applications

Summary:
The Registered Nurse provides high-quality patient care to critically ill and rehabilitation patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN acts as a patient advocate, supervises nursing care delivered by the healthcare team, and collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure positive clinical outcomes and comprehensive discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain standards of nursing care and adhere to hospital policies and procedures

• Perform admission assessments, develop individualized care plans, and update as needed

• Document all assessments, care plans, and patient interventions in the EMR

• Administer medications safely and in accordance with ICU policies and procedures

• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and initiate emergency protocols when needed

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate nursing care provided by other caregivers

• Provide patient/family education and participate in discharge planning

• Assist with special procedures (e.g., thoracentesis, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy)

• Ensure safe and effective use of biomedical equipment (defibrillator, IV pumps, PCA pumps, etc.)

• Participate in orientation and evaluation of nursing staff

• Maintain compliance with health, safety, confidentiality, and ethical business practices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of medications, side effects, and safe administration practices

• Ability to remain organized and effective in high-stress situations

• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

Compensation & Schedule:

• Hourly Rate: $36.23–$53.02 (based on experience)

• Shift Differentials: $4.00/hr (3rd shift), $3.25/hr (weekend)

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 (new grads); $20,000 (1+ years of experience)

• Relocation: Not offered

• Openings: Two 3rd shift full-time, one 1st shift full-time, one PRN (24 hours/week)