Registered Nurse PICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – PICU / Pediatric Complex Care

Location

Peoria, IL | Pediatric Complex Care / PICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | No Rotation | Block Scheduling Available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs including cerebral palsy, chromosomal disorders, short-gut syndrome, metabolic disorders, spinal muscular atrophy, and premature birth diagnoses
• Manage and troubleshoot tracheostomy and ventilator patients; nursing staff is responsible for delivering all respiratory therapy treatments using equipment such as pulse ox Nonin, LTV vents, and Trilogy 100
• Prepare and administer medications on-unit (no on-site pharmacy; nurses prep all medications)
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3–4 within a 12-bed, all-private-room unit
• Collaborate with charge nurses, PCTs, and on-call medical staff to ensure continuity of care; charge nurse coverage is available 24/7
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotation schedules as required

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• PALS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric ICU experience
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local pay rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent pediatric patients
• Familiarity with ventilator equipment including LTV and Trilogy 100 models
• Passion for caring for children with medical complexities in a home-like care environment
• Experience with block scheduling and adaptability to floating to PICU or similar pediatric units when needed

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized, intimate 12-bed all-private-room pediatric unit with a supportive team structure including 24/7 charge nurse coverage and PCT support
• Block scheduling options available, offering greater control over your work-life balance during your contract