Neuro Med-Surg Acute Registered Nurse
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN Position

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Unit: Neuro Med-Surg Acute
Beds: 54 (2 semi-private)
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Unit & Patient Information

• Common 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 aids/patient care tech ratios:

  • Days & evenings: 1:9-10
  • Nights: 1:10-12
• Telemetry: House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors; nurses do not read their own strips
• Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare); RNs troubleshoot only

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must have:

  • Level 1 trauma experience
  • Previous travel nursing experience (no first-time travelers)
  • Prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit
• Certifications required: BLS (AHA), NIHSS
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including heparin drip based on PTT (heparin drip experience required)

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shift length: 12-hour shifts
• Shift times: Example given 1900-0700 (night shift)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts)
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• Call/standby: None
• Floating: Float in rotation with general unit staff; if floated outside general unit, only assigned skills they are competent in and paired with trained nurse
• Orientation: 2 days unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor; includes computer training and patient care
• Dress code: No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; no piercings except ears

Additional Notes

• Charge nurse on duty 24/7; generally does not take patient assignments unless short-staffed
• House supervisor available 24/7
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
• Drug-free campus: Negative drug screen required
• Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius

This position is ideal for experienced neuro med-surg RNs with trauma and travel nursing backgrounds looking for a structured, supportive environment with consistent scheduling and a focus on neuroscience patient care.