Neuro Medical-Surgical RN (Acute)
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN Position

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Unit: Neuro Med-Surg Acute
Beds: 54 (2 semi-private)
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Unit & Patient Information

• 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
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Tech Ratios:

  • Days & Evenings: 1:9-10
  • Nights: 1:10-12

Requirements & Certifications

• Required Certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS
• Experience:

  • Level 1 trauma experience required
  • Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
  • Prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Must be able to titrate drips, including heparin drip based on PTT (heparin drip experience required)

Staffing & Supervision

• Charge Nurse: Present 24/7, generally does not take patient assignments unless short-staffed
• House Supervisor: Present 24/7
• 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

Scheduling & Orientation

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts)
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Float rotation with general unit staff; if floated outside general unit, only assigned tasks within competency and with trained nurse support
• Orientation: 2 days unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor
• Dress Code: No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; no piercings except ears

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay required for missed shifts