Neuro Med-Surg RN
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg Acute

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 48

Unit Overview

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

  • Day shift: 1:4-5
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, and some medical overflow
• House supervisor and charge nurse present 24/7; charge nurse generally does not take patient assignments unless staffing is short
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios around 1:9-12 depending on shift
• Telemetry monitors (Phillips brand) are used house-wide; nurses do not need to interpret strips
• Respiratory equipment includes high flow oxygen (rarely used, mostly stable COVID patients)

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has started
• 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

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 2 days unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor; includes computer training
• Scheduling: 12-hour night shifts, typically 4 shifts per week (48 hours)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts count as weekend)
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• Floating: Participates in float rotation; if floated outside general unit, only assigned to skills nurse is competent in and paired with trained nurse
• No call or standby requirements

Work Environment & Policies

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Tattoos must be covered on duty; no piercings allowed except ears
• No scrub color requirement; scrubs not provided

Additional Notes

• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours (do not count toward guaranteed hours)
• Call-off policy allows 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty or pay obligation