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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Critical Care)

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holiday Rotation Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an 8-bed critical care unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2–3, including care for respiratory failure, post-surgical, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac patients
• Manage and titrate ICU-level drips including vasopressors, sedation, and pain control agents (e.g., Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Levophed, Amiodarone, and others)
• Perform and oversee PEG tube care and feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline usage and maintenance, and tracheostomy care
• Care for sedated and ventilated patients, including interaction with respiratory therapy equipment (ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow); troubleshoot as needed
• Monitor patients via hard-wired telemetry; collaborate with on-unit telemetry tech for centralized monitoring
• Float to medical-surgical unit as needed; participate in weekend and holiday rotation schedules

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated experience caring for sedated and ventilated ICU patients
• Proficiency with drip titration including vasopressors, sedation, and pain management infusions
• Experience with CVC/PICC/Midline care and tracheostomy management
• Must comply with a drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with PEG tube care and enteral feedings in a critical care setting
• Familiarity with Phillips telemetry monitoring systems
• Prior experience floating to medical-surgical units

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a dedicated respiratory therapy team available in-house 24/7 and a house supervisor available around the clock for support
• Structured orientation including classroom training and two precepted shifts on the unit to set you up for success