Acute Neuro Med-Surg RN
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg Acute

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

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 staffing is short
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios:

  • Days and evenings: 1:9-10
  • Nights: 1:10-12
• Telemetry monitors (Phillips brand) are used house-wide; nurses are not required to read their own strips
• Respiratory equipment includes high flow for stable COVID patients (rare); RNs troubleshoot only

Required Certifications & Skills

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

Job Duties & Expectations

• RNs are required to titrate drips (e.g., heparin)
• Floating:

  • General unit travelers float within the general unit floor as part of the team
  • If floated outside the general unit, assignments are limited to skills the nurse is competent in and paired with a trained nurse for that unit
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday count as weekend shifts)
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 2 days unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor, including computer training
• Scheduling: 12-hour shifts, one shift per day, attempts made to accommodate requests; shift blocking possible based on staffing needs

Additional Information

• Dress code: No specific scrub color required; tattoos must be covered; only ear piercings allowed
• Drug-free workplace: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius of the facility

Required Licensure

• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated

Notes

• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
• Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation