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
• Common patient diagnoses: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
• Telemetry monitors used (Phillips brand); nurses do not need to read strips

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts
• 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; may float outside general unit only if competent and paired with trained nurse

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Previous experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Experience with heparin titrated drips based on PTT required (RNs must titrate drips)

Patient Care Support

• Charge nurse present 24/7 (does not take patient assignment unless short staffed)
• House supervisor present 24/7
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available with ratios:

  • Day & evening: 1:9-10
  • Night: 1:10-12

Equipment & Procedures

• High flow oxygen equipment used rarely (mostly stable COVID patients)
• Nurses troubleshoot respiratory equipment but do not manage ventilators or advanced respiratory devices

Orientation & Policies

• 2-day unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor
• Drug-free workplace; negative drug screen required
• Dress code: No specific scrub color; tattoos must be covered; only ear piercings allowed

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has been initiated
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum of 1 year neuro med-surg acute experience with level 1 trauma
• Prior travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Experience titrating heparin drips

This position accepts local placements within a 50-mile radius.