Job Title RN (Registered Nurse) – ICU / Critical Care Location Peoria, IL | Acute Care 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, primary nursing care in an 8-bed Critical Care unit with a 1:2–3 nurse-to-patient ratio, with no nurse aides — nurses deliver all primary care • 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 tracheostomy management, PEG tube care and feedings, and CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care • Monitor and interpret telemetry via hardwired Philips monitors; unit is centrally monitored by an in-house telemetry tech • Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy (available in-house 24/7) and utilize RT equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen as needed • Float to Medical-Surgical unit as needed per staffing requirements 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 patients and vasopressor management • Must be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy • Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local pay rate Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience with common ICU diagnoses including respiratory failure, post-surgical care, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac conditions • Proficiency with sedation, pain control, and vasopressor drip titration • Familiarity with Philips telemetry monitoring systems • Prior experience floating to Medical-Surgical units Why Join Us • Work in a structured critical care environment supported by a House Supervisor available 24/7 and Respiratory Therapy in-house around the clock • Orientation includes classroom training per facility policy plus two precepted shifts on the unit to set you up for success