Neuro Medical-Surgical RN
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg Acute

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week

Unit Overview

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

  • Day shift: 1:4-5
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, and some medical overflow
• House supervisor and charge nurse present 24/7; charge nurse generally does not take patient assignments unless short-staffed
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios around 1:9-12 depending on shift
• Telemetry monitors (Phillips brand) are used house-wide; nurses do not need to interpret strips
• Respiratory equipment includes high flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare)

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has started
• BLS (AHA) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Prior travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Experience with heparin titrated drips based on PTT required; RNs must titrate drips

Scheduling & Work Environment

• 12-hour night shifts
• 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 with general unit staff; if floated outside general unit, only assigned to skills they are competent in and paired with trained nurse
• Orientation: 2 days unit-specific orientation including computer training and precepted patient care
• Dress code: no specific scrub color required; tattoos must be covered; only ear piercings allowed

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug-free campus policy with mandatory negative drug screen for all panels
• 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 or pay obligation

This position is ideal for experienced neuro med-surg RNs with prior travel experience seeking a night shift role in a busy neuroscience-focused acute care unit.