TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified SICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Surgical ICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Days
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of ICU experience
License: Active state license or confirmation of application process
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have: Level 1 trauma ICU experience
Description:
The position is for a Registered Nurse in a Surgical ICU environment.
The unit typically has a 1:2 nurse to patient ratio, but may also allow for 1:1 or 1:3 ratios.
Common patient diagnoses include post-surgical cases, open abdomens, multi-system trauma, and endovascular issues.
The role requires the ability to titrate medications, including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and insulin.
Charge nurses are present, and there is a house supervisor available 24/7.
Nurse aides or patient care techs are available with a ratio of 1:10.
There is 24/7 in-house intensivist support, as well as telemedicine capabilities.
Respiratory therapy is also in-house 24/7.
Nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips, with monitor techs assisting on the unit.
The position includes weekend and holiday requirements.
There is a floating requirement to lower levels of care if necessary.
No specific dress code is mandated.
Comprehensive unit-specific orientation will be provided.