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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro Med-Surg RN for a night shift acute care position requiring prior neuro unit and Level 1 trauma experience.

Details

• Acute care Neuro Med-Surg unit with 54 beds (2 semi-private)
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and other neuroscience cases with some medical overflow
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4-5 days and 1:5-6 nights
• Nurse aide/PCT support present with ratios of 1:9-10 days and evenings and 1:10-12 nights
• 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor coverage on the unit
• House-wide telemetry monitoring using Phillips monitors, so RNs are not required to read their own strips
• RNs required to titrate drips, including heparin gtt based on PTT
• High flow oxygen used occasionally for stable COVID patients
• 12-hour night shifts
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required within general unit rotation, with limited scope if floated to other units in urgent situations
• EPIC EMR used

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required or license verification in process
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior dedicated neuro unit experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Heparin drip titration experience required
• Must be able to pass a negative drug screen for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to neuroscience patients including stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, and head injury cases
• Titrate medication drips such as heparin based on lab values
• Collaborate with charge nurses and house supervisors who are available around the clock
• Float within the general unit rotation as needed, with limited responsibilities if floated to unfamiliar units
• No scrub color requirement, but tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings are permitted while on duty
• Unit orientation includes 2 days with an educator and 1 day with a preceptor for patient care
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility
• Local candidates accepted; no radius rule, though clinicians within 50 miles are considered local rate