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

Registered Nurse (Neuro Med-Surg Acute) - Illinois

Location

• Peoria, Illinois
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit with 54 beds (mostly semi-private)
• Common patient diagnoses: stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4-5
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Nurse aides/patient care tech ratios:

  • Day/evening: 1:9-10
  • Night: 1:10-12
• Telemetry monitors (Phillips brand) are house-wide; nurses do not read their own strips
• Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare); RNs troubleshoot only

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour night shifts
• Approximately 36 hours per week
• 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; travelers float to general unit floor; if floated outside general unit, only assigned tasks within competency and with trained nurse support

Orientation & Training

• 2-day unit-specific orientation including computer training and precepted patient care
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours

Required Certifications & Skills

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

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs required to titrate drips (e.g., heparin)
• Charge nurse present 24/7; generally does not take patient assignment unless short-staffed
• House supervisor available 24/7

Dress Code & Policies

• No specific scrub color requirement
• Tattoos must be covered while on duty
• No piercings allowed except ears
• Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required
• Active Illinois nursing license required or proof that application process has started

Additional Notes

• Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay requirement
• Local clinicians receive adjusted rates (not included here)
• Must provide requested time off during submission process