RN Neuro Med-Surg Acute
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,308/weekOverview
- Start Date06/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (Neuro Med-Surg Acute) - Illinois
Location
- City: Peoria, IL
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Unit Details
- Department: Neuro Med-Surg Acute
- Unit size: 54 beds (mostly 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
- Telemetry: House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors; nurses do not read their own strips
- Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare); RNs troubleshoot only
- Support staff: Patient care techs/nurse aides present with ratios approximately 1:9-12 depending on shift
- Charge nurse and house supervisor present 24/7; charge nurse generally does not take patient assignments unless short staffed
Schedule
- Shift: Nights
- Shift length: 12 hours
- Hours per week: 36
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts)
- Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
- No call or standby requirement
- Floating: Participates in float rotation; travelers float to general unit and only perform skills they are competent in when floated outside the general unit
Orientation
- 2 days unit-specific orientation including computer training and precepted patient care
- 12 non-billable orientation hours
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Illinois
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of 1 year Med Surg experience, with experience within the last year
- Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
- One completed travel nursing assignment
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Experience titrating heparin drips (heparin gtt experience)
Licensure & Compliance
- Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
Additional Notes
- No specific scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings allowed on duty
- Call off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty
- Nurse-to-patient ratios and staffing may affect charge nurse assignments and floating duties
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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