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

Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg Acute

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• 54 beds (mostly semi-private)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4-5
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Common patient diagnoses: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
• Telemetry monitors used (Phillips); nurses do not read their own strips
• Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare)

Schedule & Work Details

• 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; may float outside general unit only if competent and paired with trained nurse
• Charge nurse and house supervisor present 24/7; charge nurse generally does not take patient assignments unless short-staffed
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios approximately 1:9-12 depending on shift

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with level 1 trauma patients
• Prior travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Previous experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Ability to titrate drips, including heparin drip based on PTT (heparin drip experience required)

Orientation & Policies

• 2-day unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor
• Drug-free workplace; negative drug screen required
• Dress code: No specific scrub color, tattoos must be covered, no piercings except ears

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Orientation hours (12 hours) are non-billable and guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
• Call-off policy allows 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum experience: Level 1 trauma, dedicated neuro unit experience, prior travel nursing experience
• Ability to titrate drips including heparin

This position is ideal for experienced neuro med-surg RNs with prior travel experience looking for a 13-week contract in Illinois.