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 panels Department: 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:No License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level:1 Care Setting:Acute Division: Shift Notes:12 Required Certifications:BLS (AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)