Registered Nurse ICU

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - ICU

Location

• Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Days, 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary nursing care to ICU patients, including respiratory and post-surgical management.
• Monitor and titrate IV drips such as Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, and others, adjusting as needed.
• Care for patients with ventilators, tracheostomies, PEG tubes, and central lines (CVC/PICC/Midline).
• Collaborate with in-house ICU team, including hospitalists, intensivists, and RTs available 24/7.
• Document patient conditions accurately and promptly on Phillips telemetry monitors.
• Follow hospital policies including holiday and weekend rotations, and participate in orientation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Registered Nurse license or active application in process.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience with ventilated, sedated, and critically ill patients.
• Proficient in PEG tube care, central line management, and titration of vasoactive and sedation drips.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Knowledge of ICU protocols for respiratory failure, CVA, trauma, and post-surgical care.
• Experience working with telemetry systems and troubleshooting ventilator and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to titrate and manage complex IV drips, including those for vasopressors, sedation, and pain control.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dedicated ICU team providing critical care in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and working within a supportive, 24/7 clinical environment.