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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric 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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PICU

Location

Peoria, IL | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed PICU managing a diverse patient population including Medical, Surgical, Neuro, and Cardiovascular ICU diagnoses at nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
• Monitor patients using bedside Philips monitors; recognize rhythm changes and implement associated interventions appropriately
• 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 and lower levels of care as needed by unit turn; NICU/NIC float is at the traveler's discretion
• Collaborate with a 24/7 intensivist team, APPs, residents, and a free charge RN to deliver safe, high-quality pediatric critical care
• Adhere to a drug-free campus policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels prior to placement

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 for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ventilator management including Avia, Servo U, Trilogy, and LTV platforms
• Familiarity with Philips bedside monitoring systems and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience working in a combined Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Cardiovascular pediatric ICU environment

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a robust support structure including a free charge RN 24/7, house supervisor 24/7, 24/7 intensivist coverage with APPs and residents, and a dedicated monitor tech — allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care
• A defined call-off policy provides flexibility, with the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks available with no penalty

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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