Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
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Job info
Registered Nurse (Neuro Med-Surg Acute) - Illinois
Location
- Peoria, Illinois
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Unit Details
- Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit with 54 beds (mostly semi-private)
- Common patient diagnoses: stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
- Nurse-to-patient ratios:
- Day shift: 1:4-5
- Night shift: 1:5-6
- Nurse aides/patient care tech ratios:
- Days and evenings: 1:9-10
- Nights: 1:10-12
- Telemetry monitors (Phillips brand) are house-wide; nurses do not read their own strips
- Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare); RNs troubleshoot only
Schedule
- 12-hour night shifts
- 36 hours per week
- 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; only assigned to units where competent and paired with trained nurse
Orientation
- 2 days unit-specific orientation including computer training and precepted patient care
Required Certifications & Skills
- BLS (AHA)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Level 1 trauma experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
- Previous experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
- Experience titrating drips, including heparin drip based on PTT
Clinical Responsibilities
- RNs required to titrate drips (e.g., heparin)
- Charge nurse present 24/7, generally does not take patient assignments unless staffing is short
- House supervisor available 24/7
Dress Code & Conduct
- No specific scrub color required
- Tattoos must be covered while on duty
- Only ear piercings allowed
- Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required
Licensing
- Active Illinois RN license required or proof that application process has been initiated
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN position.
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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