Registered Nurse PICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PICU

Location

Peoria, IL | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed PICU managing a diverse patient population including Medical, Surgical, Neuro, and Cardiovascular ICU diagnoses at nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
• Monitor patients using bedside Philips monitors; recognize rhythm changes and implement associated interventions appropriately
• Operate and manage respiratory therapy equipment including Avia, Servo U, Home Vents Trilogy, and LTV ventilators in collaboration with the care team
• Float to step-down and lower levels of care as needed by unit turn; NICU/NIC float is at the traveler's discretion
• Collaborate with a 24/7 intensivist team, APPs, residents, and a free charge RN to deliver safe, high-quality pediatric critical care
• Adhere to a drug-free campus policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels prior to placement

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience (candidates with intermediate/step-down experience may be considered)
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ventilator management including Avia, Servo U, Trilogy, and LTV platforms
• Familiarity with Philips bedside monitoring systems and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience working in a combined Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Cardiovascular pediatric ICU environment

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a robust support structure including a free charge RN 24/7, house supervisor 24/7, 24/7 intensivist coverage with APPs and residents, and a dedicated monitor tech — allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care
• A defined call-off policy provides flexibility, with the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks available with no penalty