Medical-Surgical Neuro RN
Decatur, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (Med Surg Neuro RN) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights (4x12 or 3x12 shifts; 1800-0630)
• Average Daily Census: 32 patients
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Med/Surg)
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• License: Must have an active Illinois nursing license
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Will float as needed within scope
• Local Candidates: Accepted, no radius restrictions
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit/specialty

Required Skills and Experience

• Work Setting: Med/Surg experience required
• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response: Telemetry (remote monitoring), use of Rapid Response Teams
• Gastrointestinal Care: Colostomy care, feeding tube care and management
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Accessing ports, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, starting IVs
• Medications: Heparin, insulin, PCA (patient-controlled analgesia)
• Neurological/Psychiatric: CVA, pre/post neuro surgery, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury
• Surgical: Experience with surgical drains
• Respiratory: Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, pre/post thoracic surgery, tracheostomy management
• Professional Knowledge: Isolation precautions, wound care/wound vac, continuous bladder irrigation
• Electronic Health Record: Cerner experience required
• Preferred: Teaching hospital experience, Level II trauma experience

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• 372 staffed beds

Scheduling & Hours

• Open to block schedule requests (discuss with manager)
• Guaranteed hours with some allowance for client call-offs

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• State-specific criminal and offender registry searches (Illinois)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs
• Fit mask test (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required before start
• References: 2 professional references required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting in Illinois if not holding an IL license
• Parking permit required (no cost)
• Scrub color: Royal blue
• Charting system: Cerner

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Neuro RNs with strong clinical skills in telemetry, neurological care, respiratory management, and IV therapy, seeking a night shift travel contract in Illinois.