Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute Night Shift position requiring IL licensure and prior Level 1 trauma and neuro unit experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 54-bed Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit in an acute care setting
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and some medical overflow cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Required to titrate drips including heparin gtts based on PTT
• Phillips telemetry monitors used with house-wide telemetry techs, nurses do not read own strips
• High flow O2 rarely used, primarily for stable COVID cases
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700) with every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Required to float in rotation with the rest of the staff within similar skill units
• Charting is done in EPIC; EPIC experience preferred
• Main responsibilities include nursing care of neurological and some medical overflow patients
• Drip titration and monitoring of neuro-specific interventions required
• Charge nurse and house supervisor on every shift, charge RNs do not take assignments except in extreme staffing situations
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios up to 1:12 at night
• No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings permitted
• Orientation is 2 days including unit-specific computer and precepted patient care
• COVID vaccination is not required for this assignment
• Local rates apply for clinicians residing within 50 miles, no radius rule for consideration

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required; copies of active certs must be provided
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience with prior travel nursing and dedicated neuro unit experience
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Heparin drip titration experience required
• No first-time travelers will be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts