Neuro Med-Surg Acute Care RN
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN Position

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Unit: Neuro Med-Surg Acute (54 beds, 2 semi-private)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Common diagnoses: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4-5
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Nurse aides/patient care tech ratios:

  • Day & evening: 1:9-10
  • Night: 1:10-12
• Telemetry: House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors; nurses do not read their own strips
• Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare); RNs troubleshoot only

Required Certifications & Experience

• BLS (AHA)
• NIHSS certification
• Must have level 1 trauma experience
• Must have prior travel nursing experience (no first-time travelers)
• Prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Must be able to titrate drips, including heparin drip based on PTT (heparin drip experience required)

Staffing & Supervision

• Charge nurse present 24/7; generally does not take patient assignments unless short staffed
• House supervisor available 24/7

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts)
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: Rotates with general unit staff; if floated outside general unit, only assigned tasks within competency and with trained nurse support

Orientation & Policies

• Orientation: 2 days (unit-specific and computer training) with educator and preceptor
• Drug-free campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Dress code: No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; no piercings except ears

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)