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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg unit requiring level 1 trauma and prior neuro unit experience.

Details

• Acute care Neuro Med-Surg unit with 54 beds (some semi-private)
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and general neuroscience diagnoses, with some medical overflow
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including heparin gtt based on PTT
• House-wide telemetry monitoring using Phillips monitors, so RNs are not required to read their own strips
• High flow oxygen used for stable COVID patients, though rare on this unit
• Charge nurse and house supervisor coverage available 24/7
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios of 1:9-10 days/evenings and 1:10-12 nights
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• 12-hour day shift schedule
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating required in rotation with staff; general unit floats to general floor, with restricted floating to skills-competent areas only if needed
• No call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Heparin drip titration experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Must be able to pass a negative drug screen for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to neuroscience patients including stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, and head injury cases
• Charge nurses do not typically take a patient assignment unless staffing is short
• 2-day unit orientation includes computer training and unit-specific education with an educator, plus 1 day of patient care with a preceptor
• No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered while on duty and only ear piercings are permitted
• COVID vaccination is not required for consideration
• Local candidates are accepted; local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility