Care for patients requiring tracheostomy and mechanical ventilator management , as well as chest tubes, PICC lines, central lines, arterial lines, G-tubes, NG-tubes, and BiPAP/CPAP. Manage a wide range of complex diagnoses including COPD, CHF, sepsis, stroke, seizures, post-op craniotomy, DKA, GI bleeds, end-stage renal disease, and respiratory conditions.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Peoria, IL
Description
Job Title
RN (Registered Nurse) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location
Peoria, IL | Stepdown/Intermediate Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (1900–0730) | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a combined medical, neuro, neurosurgical, general/trauma surgical, and trauma stepdown unit with a 3:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
Manage a wide range of complex diagnoses including COPD, CHF, sepsis, stroke, seizures, post-op craniotomy, DKA, GI bleeds, end-stage renal disease, and respiratory conditions
Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Cardene, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Heparin, and vasopressors
Care for patients requiring tracheostomy and mechanical ventilator management, as well as chest tubes, PICC lines, central lines, arterial lines, G-tubes, NG-tubes, and BiPAP/CPAP
Confirm telemetry strip interpretations in collaboration with telemetry technicians using Philips bedside monitors
Float as needed to ICU, other stepdown units, or general medical floors based on staffing needs and experience level
Required Qualifications
Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
BLS certification required
Prior ICU or Intermediate/Stepdown experience with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 3:1 or 2:1 — progressive care or telemetry-only experience is not sufficient
Tracheostomy and mechanical ventilator experience required
Ability to titrate drips and manage complex, high-acuity patients independently
Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen upon hire
Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local pay rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
ACLS certification (recommended)
Experience with Epic EMR
Background in neurosurgical or trauma nursing
Familiarity with hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patient populations
Why Join Us
Work on a dynamic, high-acuity combined unit with a dedicated charge nurse and 24/7 house supervisor support, offering a strong clinical environment for experienced travel RNs
Structured orientation program including Epic training, unit-specific education, and floor orientation with an experienced RN preceptor