Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Peoria, IL

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

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61605!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU / Critical Care

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 AM) | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, primary nursing care in an 8-bed ICU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2–3, with no nurse aides or patient care techs on unit
• Manage and titrate ICU-level drips including Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine, and Cardizem
• Care for sedated and ventilated patients, including management of vasopressors, sedation, and pain control drips; troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment such as vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow devices
• Perform and manage PEG tube care and feedings , CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care , and tracheostomy patient care
• Monitor and interpret telemetry via hardwired Philips monitors; unit is centrally monitored by an in-unit telemetry tech
• Participate in weekend rotation (every other weekend and to fill holes), holiday rotation, and may be required to float to the medical-surgical unit

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Demonstrated experience caring for ICU-level patients including sedated, ventilated, and post-surgical populations
• Ability to titrate vasopressors, sedation, and pain management drips independently
• Must be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with common ICU diagnoses including respiratory failure, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac conditions
• Familiarity with IV antibiotic administration and wound care in a critical care environment
• Prior experience working in a unit with respiratory therapy support available in-house 24/7
• Comfort working with tele-health physician coverage during off-hours

Why Join Us

• Structured orientation includes classroom training per facility policy plus two preceptored shifts on the unit, supporting a smooth transition into the role
• A house supervisor is available 24/7 and respiratory therapy is in-house around the clock, providing consistent support throughout every shift

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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