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

Registered Nurse (Neuro Unit)

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care to a designated group of patients on a neuro unit, utilizing the nursing process and current nursing practices. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, implementation of nursing interventions, documentation, and ensuring patient and staff safety.

Essential Functions

• Perform all unit-specific nursing duties within scope of practice.
• Conduct initial patient assessments upon admission and develop individualized care plans.
• Implement and modify nursing care plans based on ongoing patient evaluation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care.
• Report and address safety hazards and incidents to ensure patient and employee safety.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members to resolve issues.
• Provide constructive feedback to peers and engage in professional development.
• Identify personal learning needs and pursue appropriate solutions.
• Fulfill all departmental competency requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Minimum 3 years of neurology nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Work Environment

• Night shift on a neuro specialty unit.
• 12-hour shifts, typically totaling 36 hours per week.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Focus on patient assessment, care planning, nursing interventions, safety reporting, documentation, and professional development.