Registered Nurse PICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – PICU / Pediatrics

Location

Peoria, IL | Pediatric ICU

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 conditions including cerebral palsy, chromosomal disorders, short-gut syndrome, metabolic disorders, spinal muscular atrophy, and premature birth
• Manage and troubleshoot tracheostomy and ventilator patients using equipment such as pulse ox Nonin, LTV vents, and Trilogy 100
• Administer and prepare 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, APNs, and on-call physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations; possibility of floating to PIC or PICU at a children's hospital

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• PALS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of Pediatric ICU experience
• Must be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent pediatric patients
• Familiarity with RT treatments administered by nursing staff, including high-flow, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Experience with medically complex pediatric populations in a long-term or transitional care setting
• Passion for providing care to children with complex medical needs in a home-like environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized, intimate 12-bed unit with all-private rooms dedicated to medically complex pediatric patients
• Benefit from a supportive staffing structure with 24/7 charge nurse coverage, PCT support, and on-call physician availability