Med Surg Neuro RN
Decatur, Illinois
Decatur Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surg Neuro RN)

Location

• State: Illinois
• City: Decatur
• Facility: Decatur Memorial Hospital, part of Hereford Regional Medical Center

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4x12 or 3x12s Days (1800-0630)
• Average Daily Census: 32
• Weekend Requirement: Will work every other weekend
• Local Candidates Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating Requirement: Will float as needed within scope

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum Experience Required: 1 year
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Special Requirements:

  • Med/Surg experience
  • Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response skills
  • Gastrointestinal case skills (e.g., colostomy care, feeding tube management)
  • IV therapy and phlebotomy skills
  • Neurological/Psychiatric case skills (e.g., CVA, pre/post neuro surgery)
  • Respiratory case skills (e.g., chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP)
  • Professional knowledge in isolation precautions and wound care
  • Continuous bladder irrigation experience
  • Cerner experience preferred
  • Teaching hospital experience preferred
  • Trauma Level II experience preferred

Hospital Highlights

• Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 372
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Royal blue

Additional Information

• RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without compensation for cancelled hours.

Required Documentation

• Valid/current US Driver’s license or ID
• Certifications (ACLS, BLS, PALS)
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License Verification
• NURSYS Verification
• Physical Exam (within a year of start)
• Fit Mask documentation
• TB testing documentation
• Vaccination records (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella)
• Background check
• Education verification

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to expand their experience in a dynamic environment.