RN Neuro Med-Surg Acute
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

Required Certifications & Skills

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

Licensure & Compliance

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