Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a high-volume, Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department serving patients ranging from newborns to the elderly across a wide spectrum of acuity. Why Join Us Work in a 65-bed, all-private-room Level 1 Trauma ED with a structured support system including dual charge nurses, ED techs, respiratory therapists, and 24/7 house supervision.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Peoria, IL
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room
Location
Peoria, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 7p Start
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a high-volume, Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department serving patients ranging from newborns to the elderly across a wide spectrum of acuity
Manage and titrate a variety of critical drips including vasopressors, cardiac drips, and antihypertensive medications
Recognize and respond to life-threatening cardiac rhythms using Philips monitoring equipment; interpret and act on rhythm changes independently
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including ED physicians, mid-level providers, charge nurses, ED techs, respiratory therapists, and a 24/7 house supervisor
Draw and collect lab specimens as required; support care of boarded patients
Adhere to facility drug-free campus policy and maintain compliance with all department protocols, including weekend and holiday rotation requirements
Required Qualifications
Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and ENPC or PALS, and TNCC or TNS
Proficiency in vasopressor and critical drip titration
Ability to recognize and respond to life-threatening cardiac rhythms
Must produce a negative drug screen prior to assignment start
Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local pay rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
Minimum of 2 years of emergency nursing experience
At least one prior travel nursing assignment
SANE RN experience
Experience working in a teaching hospital with resident physicians
Why Join Us
Work in a 65-bed, all-private-room Level 1 Trauma ED with a structured support system including dual charge nurses, ED techs, respiratory therapists, and 24/7 house supervision
No on-call requirement for travelers, with time-off requests reviewed at contract initiation and block scheduling accommodated when possible