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

Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg Acute

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• 54 beds (2 semi-private)
• Patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
  • Night shift: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Common patient diagnoses: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
• Telemetry monitors used (Phillips brand); nurses do not read their own strips
• Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare) – RNs troubleshoot only
• Charge nurse and house supervisor present 24/7; charge nurse generally does not take patient assignments unless short staffed
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios:

  • Day/evening: 1 tech to 9-10 patients
  • Night: 1 tech to 10-12 patients

Schedule & Work Conditions

• 12-hour day shifts
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts)
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: Participates in 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 including computer training and precepted patient care
• Dress code: No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; only ear piercings allowed

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof of application in process
• BLS (AHA) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Previous experience working on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Experience with heparin titrated drips based on PTT required (RNs must titrate drips)
• Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen

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 with no penalty or pay requirement for missed shifts

Shift Details

• Shift: Days
• Hours per day: 12
• Hours per week: 36