Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Neuro ICU RN Position - Peoria, Illinois

Unit and Patient Care Details

• Department: Neuro ICU
• Unit Size: 18 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Ventriculostomy patients, strokes (with/without tPA), post-craniectomy care
• Required Skills/Experience:

  • Ventriculostomy care
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • Ventilator management
  • Arterial and central line care
  • tPA administration
  • Acute stroke management
  • Post-craniectomy care
• RN Responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips as ordered by physicians (various drips, not always set rates)
  • Troubleshoot respiratory equipment (ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow)
  • Read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)
• Support Staff:

  • Charge Nurse present on each shift (may take patient assignments if staffing is low)
  • House Supervisor available 24/7
  • Nurse Aides/Patient Care Techs with a 9:1 ratio
  • Telemetry Tech staffed every shift

Certifications and Requirements

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Active Illinois nursing license or proof of application in process
• Must pass a drug screen (drug-free campus policy)
• Submission Requirements: Last 4 digits of SSN, middle initial, requested time off

Scheduling and Orientation

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (example shift: 7pm-7am)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating every other holiday
• Orientation: 20 hours total (one 8-hour shift and one 12-hour shift)
• Floating: Travelers float first; nurses may float to intermediate (1:3 ratio) or general floors (1:4 ratio)

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Call off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)