Neuro Medical-Surgical RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit in Illinois, requiring a current IL RN license and prior neuro and travel nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Care for patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and related neuroscience conditions, with some medical overflow
• 54-bed unit with semi-private rooms and nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700) with every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Nurses float in rotation with staff and may take full assignments on general units
• Use of EPIC EMR system; prior experience recommended
• Heparin titration based on PTT is required; must be comfortable with titratable drips
• Phillips telemetry monitoring system in use; nurses are not required to read their own strips
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7
• Orientation includes 2 unit-specific days with an educator and preceptor
• Nursing team consists of charge nurses, house supervisors, and patient care techs to support ratios
• No scrub color requirement, but tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings are permitted while on duty
• Holiday coverage is required every other holiday as part of the rotation
• COVID vaccination is not required for employment at this facility
• Clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles are subject to local pay rates
• No call or standby requirements for this position

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration; pending applications are not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of neuro nursing experience on a dedicated neuro unit
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment; first-time travelers are not eligible
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with heparin drips strongly required
• Negative drug screen required prior to employment

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