Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Overview

• Neuro ICU with 18 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Patient types: Ventriculostomy patients, strokes (with/without tPA), post-craniectomy care
• Common equipment: Ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, Phillips telemetry monitors
• Telemetry tech staffed every shift; nurses read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow; RNs troubleshoot these devices

Clinical Responsibilities

• Titrate drips as ordered by physicians (various drips, not always set rates)
• Acute stroke management including tPA administration
• Use of NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Care for patients with ventriculostomy and post-craniectomy
• Collaborate with charge nurse and house supervisor (charge nurse may take assignments if staffing requires)
• Float to other units as needed, including intermediate care (1:3 ratio) and general floors (1:4 ratio)

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license, active in Illinois or application in process
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Experience with ventilators, arterial and central lines, and acute stroke care
• Ability to titrate drips and manage complex ICU patients

Orientation & Scheduling

• Unit-specific orientation: 20 hours (one 8-hour shift and one 12-hour shift)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Rotating every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Travelers float first when floating is necessary

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug-free campus policy; negative drug screen required for all panels
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)
• Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs comfortable with high-acuity patients, complex drips, and telemetry monitoring during night shifts.