Neuro Med-Surg 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
• Patient Types: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts, one shift per day
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Float in rotation with staff; travelers may float to general unit or other units only if competent and paired with trained nurse

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (AHA)
• NIHSS
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior travel experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Previous experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Experience with heparin titrated drips based on PTT required
• RNs are required to titrate drips

Equipment & Support

• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare)
• Telemetry: House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors; nurses do not read strips
• Charge Nurse: Present 24/7, generally does not take patient assignments unless short staffed
• House Supervisor: Present 24/7
• Nurse Aides/Patient Care Techs:

  • Day and evening: 1:9-10 ratio
  • Night: 1:10-12 ratio

Orientation & Policies

• Orientation: 2 days unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor
• Dress Code: No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; no piercings except ears
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required
• Local Placements: Accepts local clinicians within 50-mile radius

Licensure

• Active Illinois RN license required or confirmation that application process has been initiated

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an experienced Neuro Med-Surg RN with prior travel experience and level 1 trauma skills. The role involves caring for complex neuroscience patients with a focus on titratable drips and requires strong neuro unit experience. The position offers 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday requirements, no call or standby, and a supportive team environment with charge nurses and house supervisors on site.