Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $2,203 per week in Peoria, IL

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. Common patient diagnoses include post-surgical cases, open abdomens, multi-system trauma, and endovascular issues.

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.