Neuro Med-Surg Acute Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg Acute

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit with 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, various neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
• Telemetry monitors used (Phillips brand); nurses do not need to interpret strips

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday shifts)
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: Rotation with general unit staff; travelers may float to general unit or other units only if competent and paired with trained nurse

Required Certifications & Skills

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Med Surg experience with at least 1 year, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients

Patient Care Support

• Charge nurse present 24/7 (does not take patient assignments unless short staffed)
• House supervisor present 24/7
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available with ratios:

  • Day & evening: 1:9-10
  • Night: 1:10-12

Equipment & Procedures

• High flow oxygen used rarely (mainly stable COVID patients)
• RNs troubleshoot respiratory equipment but do not manage vents or CPAP/BiPAP

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