Neuro ICU RN
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Neuro ICU) - Night Shift

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Unit: Neuro ICU
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Details

• 18 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Patient types: Ventriculostomy patients, strokes (with/without tPA), post-craniectomy care
• Respiratory therapy equipment present (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow); RNs troubleshoot these devices
• Telemetry monitors (Phillips); nurses read and interpret their own strips; tele tech staffed every shift
• Charge nurse present on each shift (may take assignment if staffing is low)
• House supervisor available 24/7
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit with a 9:1 patient ratio
• Floating: Travelers float first; may float to intermediate (1:3 ratio) or general floors (1:4 ratio)

Required Certifications & Skills

• Active Illinois RN license (or application in process)
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS
• Experience with:

  • Ventriculostomy care
  • NIH Stroke Scale certification
  • Ventilator management
  • Arterial and central lines
  • tPA administration
  • Acute stroke management
  • Post-craniectomy care
• Ability to titrate drips per physician orders (various drips, not always set rates)

Orientation & Scheduling

• Unit-specific orientation: 20 hours (one 8-hour shift and one 12-hour shift)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Rotating every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement

Additional Information

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug-free campus policy; negative drug screen required for all panels
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)
• Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay requirement

Submission Requirements

• Last four digits of clinician’s SSN
• Middle initial
• Requested time off
• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation of application process

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.