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

Neuro ICU RN Position - Peoria, Illinois

Unit Details

• Department: Neuro ICU
• Beds: 18
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Shift Length: 12 hours (3 shifts, 7p-7a)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating every other holiday
• Orientation: 20 hours (1 eight-hour shift and 1 twelve-hour shift)

Patient Population & Care

• Common Diagnoses: Ventriculostomy patients, strokes (with/without tPA), post-craniectomy care
• Typical Procedures/Skills Required:

  • Ventriculostomy care
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • Ventilator management
  • Arterial and central line care
  • tPA administration
  • Acute stroke management
  • Post-craniectomy care
• RN Responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips as ordered by physicians (various drips, not always set rates)
  • Troubleshoot respiratory equipment (ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow)
  • Read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse: Present on each shift; may take patient assignments if staffing is limited
• House Supervisor: Available 24/7
• Nurse Aides/Patient Care Techs: Yes, ratio approximately 1:9
• Telemetry/Monitor Techs: Present on every shift

Scheduling & Floating

• Floating: Travelers float first; nurses may float to intermediate care (1:3 ratio) or general floors (1:4 ratio)
• Call/Standby: Not applicable

Certifications & Requirements

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Licensure: Active Illinois RN license or proof of application in process
• Drug Screen: Negative drug screen required (drug-free campus)

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Orientation hours (12 hours) are non-billable and guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
• Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty
• Scrub color/dress code: Not specified

Contract Length: 13 weeks