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Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

Department: Neuro ICU
Number of Beds: 18
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
Shift Length: 12 hours
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Rotating every other holiday
Call or Standby Requirement: None
Floating: Travelers float first; nurses may float to intermediate (1:3 ratio) or general floors (1:4 ratio)
Orientation: 20 hours (one 8-hour shift and one 12-hour shift)

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

Patients with ventriculostomies
Stroke patients (with or without tPA)
Post-craniectomy care

Required Skills & Experience

Ventriculostomy care
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Ventilator management
Arterial and central line care
Administration and management of tPA
Acute stroke management
Post-craniectomy patient care
Ability to titrate drips as ordered by physicians (various drips, not always set rates)
Troubleshooting respiratory equipment (ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow)
Reading and interpreting telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)

Staffing & Support

Charge Nurse: Present; may take patient assignments if staffing is limited
House Supervisor: Present 24/7
Nurse Aides/Patient Care Techs: Yes, with a ratio of 9:1
Telemetry/Monitor Techs: Present on every shift

Required Certifications & Licenses

Valid RN license in Illinois
ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
BLS issued by American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience with ventriculostomy care
Experience managing ventilators
Experience with arterial lines
Experience with central lines
Experience administering and managing tPA
Experience in acute stroke management
Experience in post-craniectomy patient care

Additional Information

Drug-Free workplace: Negative drug screen required for all panels
Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours (do not count toward guaranteed hours)
Nurse must be able to titrate drips and manage complex ICU care

Summary

This is a 13-week Neuro ICU RN contract position requiring strong critical care skills, especially in stroke and neuro patient management. Candidates must have ACLS and BLS certifications, an active Illinois RN license, and experience with ventilators, lines, and titratable drips. The role involves 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation, and includes orientation specific to the unit.

Facility

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
644 beds

ADDRESS530 Northeast Glen Oak AvenuePeoria, IL 61637

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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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