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

Job Opportunity: RN - Neuro Med-Surg Acute

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Department: Neuro Med-Surg Acute
• Beds: 54 (2 semi-private)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4-5
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs Ratios:

  • Days & Evenings: 1:9-10
  • Nights: 1:10-12
• Telemetry: House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors; nurses do not read strips
• Respiratory Equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare); RNs troubleshoot only

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (AHA)
• NIHSS certification
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Heparin drip titration experience (based on PTT)
• Prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit
• Prior travel experience required (no first-time travelers)
• RNs are required to titrate drips

Patient Population

• Stroke
• Spine surgery
• Seizure
• Brain tumor
• Head injury
• Various neuroscience cases
• Some medical overflow patients

Scheduling & Work Environment

• 12-hour shifts, one shift per day
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: Float in rotation with staff; travelers may float to general unit or other units only if competent and paired with trained nurse
• Orientation: 2 days unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor
• Dress code: No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; no piercings except ears

Leadership & Support

• Charge nurse on duty 24/7 (generally does not take patient assignment unless short staffed)
• House supervisor on duty 24/7

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius
• Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required
• Active Illinois RN license required or application process initiated

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have prior travel experience and neuro unit experience (implies at least 1 year or more)
• Prior travel experience required (no first-time travelers)