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: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Acute care Neuro Med-Surg unit with 54 beds (2 semi-private)
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, and head injury cases, plus some medical overflow
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• RNs titrate drips including heparin gtt based on PTT
• House-wide telemetry monitoring (Phillips monitors) means RNs are not required to read their own strips
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7, with charge nurse not typically taking an assignment
• Patient care techs support the unit at ratios of 1:9-10 on days/evenings and 1:10-12 on nights
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and every other holiday required
• Floating required in rotation with staff, primarily to general unit floors
• No call or standby requirement

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• 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
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for neuroscience patients including stroke, spine surgery, seizure, and brain tumor cases
• High flow oxygen equipment used occasionally for stable COVID patients
• Unit-specific orientation includes 2 days with an educator plus 1 day with a preceptor
• No specific scrub color requirement, but tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings permitted while on duty
• COVID vaccination not required
• Local candidates accepted, with local rate applying to those within 50 miles of the facility