RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN to join the ICU unit for a 13‑week contract in Illinois. The RN will provide bedside care in a busy ICU, manage complex patient conditions, and collaborate with physicians and respiratory therapy around the clock.

The role requires active IL licensure, ACLS/BLS certifications, and at least 2 years in critical care. Weekend and holiday coverage is required, with a 12‑hour night shift and potential float to other units.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience.
• Experience managing sepsis, ARDS, ARF, post-operative complex care.
• Proficiency titrating medications: Cardizem, Propofol, Amiodarone, Norepinephrine, Presidex.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU care with 1:2 patient ratio (can be 1:3 with acuity).
• Float to medical‑surgical units as needed.
• Shift: 12‑hour nights; weekends every other weekend; holidays every other holiday.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Central line care

Arterial lines

Bronchoscopy

Cardiac arrest management

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: RN

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: 2 years

License: Active Illinois license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Must-Have: Central line care, arterial lines, bedside bronchoscopy, cardiac arrest AHA guidelines

Description:This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit.The unit has a bed capacity of 8.The nurse-to-patient ratio is generally 1:2, but can increase to 1:3 depending on patient acuity and overflow.Nurses are required to have experience managing common diagnoses, including sepsis, ARDS, ARF, and post-operative complex care.Skills in managing cardiac dysrhythmias, overdose cases, and behavioral health medical complexities are essential.The role requires proficiency in titrating medications such as Cardizem, Propofol, Amiodarone, Norepinephrine, and Presidex.There is a charge nurse and administrative supervisor available.Clientists are present 24/7, with critical care physicians available during daytime hours.Respiratory therapy is available in the ICU around the clock.Equipment used includes ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines.There is no telemetry monitoring in the unit, and RNs will not read strips.Weekend work is required every other weekend, and holiday work is required every other holiday.There is no call or standby requirement for this position.Eligible candidates should be prepared to float to medical-surgical units as needed.Nurses must adhere to a dress code of solid color scrubs or designated attire.Additional unit-specific orientation will be provided.