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Medical Surgical - Neuro Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Summary

Acute care hospital setting with an average daily census of 32 patients
Level II Trauma center with 372 staffed beds
Work every other weekend required
Floating within scope as needed to meet facility needs
Locals accepted with no radius restrictions
Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Illinois
Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Certifications required:
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Experience with Cerner electronic charting system
Use of Rapid Response Teams
Feeding tube care and management
Blood product administration
Central line blood draws
PICC line management
Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
CPAP/BiPAP
Portable oxygen tank management
Tracheostomy management
Continuous bladder irrigation experience

Clinical Skills & Experience Requirements

Med/Surg Experience: Required
Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response: Telemetry remote monitoring, use of Rapid Response Teams
Gastrointestinal Care: Colostomy care, feeding tube care and management
IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Accessing ports, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, starting IVs
Medications: Heparin, insulin, PCA (patient-controlled analgesia)
Neurological/Psychiatric: Care for CVA, pre/post neuro surgery, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury
Surgical: Experience with surgical drains
Respiratory: Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, pre/post thoracic surgery, tracheostomy management
Professional Knowledge: Isolation precautions, wound care including wound vac, continuous bladder irrigation

Work Environment & Additional Information

Scrub color: Royal blue
Parking permit required but no cost
No on-call requirement
Return to office (RTO) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
Guaranteed hours with possible client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for cancelled hours

Required Pre-Employment & Ongoing Documentation

Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
State-specific criminal and offender registry searches required within 30 days of start
Primary source verification of licenses and certifications (including NURSYS for RN)
Competency exam required for clinical candidates
Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by an appropriate healthcare provider, confirming good physical and mental health and ability to perform job functions
Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
Immunizations or documented immunity required for:
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
Badge photo required within one week of contract signing
Code of conduct acknowledgment required within 7 days of contract signing
Parking permit form required within 7 days of contract signing (if applicable)
References: 2 professional references required for travel acute care clinical candidates
Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

Prior Travel Experience

Prior travel experience is not required

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position specializing in Medical Surgical Neurology in an acute care, Level II trauma hospital. The role requires a minimum of 2 years Med/Surg experience, active Illinois RN licensure, and specific certifications including BLS and NIHSS. The nurse will work 3 twelve-hour day shifts per week with every other weekend required, floating as needed. Strong clinical skills across multiple specialties including cardiac telemetry, neurological care, respiratory management, and IV therapy are essential. The facility uses Cerner for charting and prefers candidates with teaching hospital experience. Comprehensive pre-employment health and background screenings are mandatory.