Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN
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 (2 semi-private)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4-5
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Shift length: 12-hour shifts (Nights)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts)
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday (every other)
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: Rotates with general unit staff; limited to skills competent for the assigned unit if floated outside general unit

Patient Population & Care

• Common diagnoses: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
• RNs required to titrate drips, including heparin drip based on PTT (heparin drip experience required)
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior travel experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Experience working on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare); RNs troubleshoot only
• Telemetry: House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors; nurses do not read strips themselves
• Charge nurse present 24/7, generally does not take patient assignment unless short staffed
• House supervisor present 24/7
• Nurse aides/patient care techs present with ratios:

  • Days and evenings: 1:9-10
  • Nights: 1:10-12

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• BLS (AHA) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Must produce a negative drug screen (drug-free campus policy)

Orientation & Training

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 days (includes computer training, unit education, and precepted patient care)
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours

Work Environment & Policies

• Scrub color: No specific requirement
• Tattoos must be covered while on duty
• Piercings allowed only in ears
• Local clinicians within 50 miles subject to local placement policy

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN position.