Neuro Medical-Surgical RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN Position

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Unit & Patient Information

• Department: Neuro Med-Surg Acute
• Unit Size: 54 beds (2 semi-private)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4-5
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Common Diagnoses/Patient Types: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow

Requirements & Qualifications

• Required Certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS
• Experience:

  • Level 1 trauma experience required
  • Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
  • Prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Skills:

  • RNs must titrate drips, including heparin drip based on PTT (heparin drip experience required)

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse: Present 24/7, generally does not take patient assignments unless short-staffed
• House Supervisor: Present 24/7
• Nurse Aides/Patient Care Techs:

  • Day & Evening shifts: 1:9-10 ratio
  • Night shift: 1:10-12 ratio
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment:

  • High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare)
  • RNs troubleshoot but do not manage vents, CPAP, BiPAP
• Telemetry:

  • House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors
  • Nurses do not read their own strips

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Times: Example night shift 1900-0700
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts)
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating:

  • Float rotation with general unit staff
  • If floated outside general unit, only assigned tasks within competency and with trained nurse support
• Orientation: 2 days unit-specific orientation with educator and preceptor
• Dress Code:

  • No scrub color requirement
  • Tattoos must be covered on duty
  • No piercings except ears

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay required for missed shifts