Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to NICU patients ranging from 22 weeks gestation and up, including micro preemies and infants with complex diagnoses such as abdominal defects, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), and pre-cardiac repair conditions
• Titrate drips per physician orders, including Fentanyl, Morphine, and Precedex>
• Manage and troubleshoot respiratory equipment including conventional ventilators, oscillator ventilators, JET ventilators, CPAP, nasal IMV, heated high flow, and tracheostomy
• Monitor all patients using Philips monitoring systems and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Participate in self-scheduling including every other weekend coverage (Friday and Saturday nights for night shift, as needed based on facility needs) and holiday coverage as required
• Float to other units as needed, including PICU, pediatrics, nursery, and others per staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current BLS certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Ability to titrate drips per physician orders in a Level 3 NICU environment
• Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Level 3 or Level 4 NICU experience strongly preferred
• Experience with micro preemie care preferred
• Familiarity with advanced respiratory equipment including oscillator and JET ventilators

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported Level 3 NICU environment with a neonatologist in house 24/7, multiple APNs, resident and fellow coverage, a free transport RN 24/7, and a house supervisor on every shift
• Benefit from a flexible self-scheduling model with block scheduling available and a defined call-off policy