Job Title RN (Registered Nurse) – ICU / MICU Location Peoria, IL | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for night shift) Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed Medical ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing complex diagnoses including sepsis, ARDS, pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and overdose • Interpret EKG strips and monitor telemetry using Philips monitors; nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting their own strips • Manage arterial lines and central lines, and provide advanced care for ventilated patients • Titrate a wide variety of vasoactive and cardioactive drips per physician-outlined parameters • Float as needed; travelers float first — stepdown assignments carry a 1:3 ratio and general medical assignments carry a 1:4 ratio • Operate in a Drug-Free Campus environment; a negative drug screen for all panels is required Required Qualifications • Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated) • BLS certification required • ACLS certification required • Proficiency with arterial lines, central lines, and care of the ventilated patient • Ability to interpret EKG strips and titrate vasopressors and other vasoactive medications • Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate adjustment Preferred Experience / Skills • Prior MICU or medical ICU experience with high-acuity patient populations • Familiarity with Epic EMR • Experience working alongside tele medicine intensivist support and in-house attending models • Comfort with respiratory therapy equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen for troubleshooting purposes Why Join Us • Structured orientation program including Epic training, educator time, shadowing, and a full preceptored shift on the unit to set travelers up for success • 24/7 house supervisor coverage and charge RNs available as staffing allows, providing strong support throughout every shift