Neuro Med-Surg RN
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg Acute

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• 54 beds (mostly semi-private)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4-5
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Patient types: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
• 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

Schedule & Work Conditions

• 12-hour shifts, one shift per day
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts)
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: Rotates with general unit staff; only assigned to skills nurse is competent in if floated outside general unit
• Orientation: 2 days unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor
• Dress code: No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; only ear piercings allowed

Required Certifications & Skills

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Heparin gtt experience (titrated heparin drip based on PTT)

Additional Notes

• Charge nurse present 24/7; generally does not take patient assignments unless short-staffed
• House supervisor present 24/7
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios:

  • Day/evening: 1:9-10
  • Night: 1:10-12
• Drug-free workplace; negative drug screen required

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an experienced Neuro Med-Surg RN with trauma and neuro unit experience. Prior travel nursing experience is mandatory. The role involves managing complex neurological patients with titratable drips and working within a structured team environment with defined nurse-to-patient ratios.