Job Description:

Join us as a ICU registered nurse on a 13-week contract in Peoria, Illinois, working 12-hour nights in a high-acuity critical care setting. This role offers a chance to hone advanced skills in ventilated and sedated patient care, including titrating vasopressors and managing drips like Precedex and Propofol. You’ll be a vital part of a specialized team caring for respiratory failure, post-surgical, post-CVA, trauma, and cardiac patients, with primary care responsibilities in a unit consisting of eight beds. Unique to this assignment is the opportunity to work alongside in-house intensivists and telemetry staff 24/7, with minimal obligation beyond your scheduled shifts. The hospital boasts a collaborative atmosphere with dedicated charge nurses and a tele-health MD after-hours. If you’re looking for a role with impactful work and a chance to stand out with your ICU expertise, this assignment is a great fit.

Weather:

The weather around this time of year is typically mild and pleasant, with cool evenings and warmer daytime temperatures, making outdoor activities comfortably enjoyable.

Fun Things To Do:

• City Museum – Explore fascinating exhibits and interactive displays suitable for all ages.
• Peoria Riverfront Museum – Discover art, science, and history in a vibrant setting.
• Gardner Park – Relax with scenic walking trails, a pond, and picnic areas, perfect for a peaceful day outdoors.
• Sleepy Hollow Farm – Enjoy a charming day trip visiting farm animals, hayrides, and seasonal events.
• Kickapoo State Park – Embark on a day trip for hiking, fishing, and exploring Illinois’ scenic natural landscape.

Job Specifics:

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, accident, etc.
• Referral Program
• Housing Options
• Continuing Education Program
• 401(k)
• License and Certificate Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave