Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position in Illinois requiring strong critical care skills and an active IL RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Neuro ICU within an acute care hospital
• Unit consists of 18 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Patient population includes ventrics, strokes with or without tPA, and post-craniectomy patients
• RNs are responsible for ventriculostomy, acute stroke management, ventilators, arterial and central lines
• Drip titration required for various physician-ordered medications
• Shift is 3x12-hour nights (7p-7a) with rotating weekends and holidays
• Travelers are required to float first to other units, including intermediate (1:3) and general floors (1:4)
• Uses Epic EMR; experience preferred
• Nurses must read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitors
• Respiratory equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen in use
• Primary responsibilities include managing complex neurological and critical care patients
• Nurses are expected to work closely with a 24/7 house supervisor, charge nurses (sometimes with assignment), and dedicated patient care techs
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 20 hours (one 8-hour shift and one 12-hour shift)
• COVID vaccination is not required for employment
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted at a different rate
• Holiday coverage is required on a rotating basis
• Negative drug screen required as a condition of employment

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required prior to consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required
• Must have experience with ventriculostomy, NIH Stroke Scale Certification, ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, tPA, and post-craniectomy care
• Ability to titrate critical care drips as ordered by physicians
• Epic charting experience preferred

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