RN – Neonatal ICU (NICU)

Specialty: Neonatal ICU (NICU)
Facility: OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
State License: IL
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 2 year(s)
Shift: 12H Nights 12
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Description: Specialty: NICUFacility: OSF Saint Francis Medical CenterState License: ILCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 2 year(s)Shift: 12H Nights 12Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per weekDescription: Unit Notes:OSF ITEMS OF NOTE:- Local Rate: Applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles (-$25 to regular and OT bill rates)- OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift- Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours, guaranteed hours will not apply during orientation REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION:- Last four (4) digits of clinician’s SSN- Clinician’s middle initial- Requested time off- Active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated- Your candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and they must produce a negative drug screen for all panelsDepartment: NICU | RN- Level of NICU: Level 3- # Beds: 60 total private rooms with capability to expand to 65 patients with 5 twin rooms, 40 designated NICU rooms 20 Intermediate.- Nurse: Patient Ratios: NICU- 1:1-3; NIC 1:3-4.- Required Certifications: BLS and NRP.- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: 22 week and up, abdominal defects, pre-cardiac repair, Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), other genetic defect.- Experience or ‘Must have’ skills: Preferred: Level 3/4 ICU experience preferred, micro preemie care preferred, – Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes, per orders.- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Fentanyl, Morphine, Precedex.- Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge RN in NICU and NIC, only take patient assignments if staffing gaps, along with a free transport RN 24/7. House supervisor 24/7.- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: PCTs are used, no specific ratio.- Neonatologist in house 24/7?: Neonatologist in house 24/7, 2-3 APNs 24/7, Resident/Fellow coverage also.- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Conventional Vents, Oscillator Ventilator, JET ventilator, CPAP, Nasal IMV, Heated High Flow, Tracheostomy.- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: All patients are monitored but we do not do Tele. Phillips monitors.- Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hour shifts, self-scheduling, we do allow block scheduling, Shifts 0700-1930, 1900-1930.- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend for dayshift (Sat/Sun). Nightshift is flexible if weekends are required and will be dependent on the needs of the facility at the time of the contract. Night weekends are Friday and Saturday night.- Holiday Requirement: Yes, assist with coverage as needed.- Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: No current call requirement.- Floating Requirements: Travelers are first to float. Can float to PICU, PIC, Peds, Nursery, sitter, BHM, help in adult world.- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: No specific scrub color or requirement, no fake nails, nail polish or jewelry/watches.- Unit/Department specific orientation: 1-2 days of unit specific orientation (1 in NIC and 1 in NICU).Date Entered: 8/4/2025 Cancellation Policy:12 hours per 13 weeks Charting System:EPIC BSN Required:False License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level:1 Care Setting:Acute Division:Nursing Shift Notes:12 Required Certifications:BLS (AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)