Neuro Medical-Surgical RN
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg Acute

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

Unit Overview

• 54 beds (mostly semi-private)
• Patient types: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4-5
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Charge nurse present 24/7 (usually does not take patient assignment unless short staffed)
• House supervisor available 24/7
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios:

  • Day/evening: 1:9-10
  • Night: 1:10-12
• Telemetry monitors (Phillips brand) are used house-wide; nurses do not read their own strips
• Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare); RNs troubleshoot only

Required Certifications & Skills

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit
• Neuro ICU experience
• Heparin titrated drip experience

Job Duties & Expectations

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

  • Participate in float rotation with general unit staff
  • If floated outside general unit, only perform skills within competency and with support from trained nurse
• 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
• Scheduling: 12-hour shifts, one shift per day, attempts made to accommodate requests; scheduling may be blocked based on staffing needs

Additional Information

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug-free workplace: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Dress code: No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; only ear piercings allowed
• Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation

Required Licenses

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