TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – PICU
Location
Peoria, IL | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed PICU setting managing a broad range of diagnoses including Medical, Surgical, Neuro, and Cardiovascular ICU patients, all within a single unit
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2, delivering high-acuity pediatric critical care
- Monitor patients on bedside Philips monitors; recognize rhythm changes and implement appropriate interventions
- 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 or lower levels of care by rotation as needed; NICU/NIC float is at the traveler's discretion
- Adhere to a drug-free campus policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels prior to start
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 at the standard contract rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with ventilator management including Avia, Servo U, Trilogy, and LTV platforms
- Familiarity with cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation in a pediatric population
- Prior experience floating within a pediatric hospital environment
Why Join Us
- Work alongside a robust support structure including a free charge RN available 24/7, a house supervisor on every shift, in-house intensivists, APPs, and residents around the clock
- Unit orientation consists of 3–4 twelve-hour shifts, allowing for a structured and supported transition onto the floor