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Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

Department: Neuro ICU
Unit Size: 18 beds
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
Shift Length: 12 hours
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Rotating every other holiday
Orientation: 20 hours (one 8-hour shift and one 12-hour shift)
Floating: Travelers float first; may float to intermediate (1:3 ratio) and general floors (1:4 ratio)

Patient Population & Care

Common Diagnoses: Ventriculostomy patients, strokes (with/without tPA), post-craniectomy care
Typical Procedures/Skills: Ventriculostomy care, NIH Stroke Scale certification, ventilator management, arterial and central lines, acute stroke management, tPA administration
Drip Management: RNs are required to titrate drips as ordered by physicians; variety of drips used

Staffing & Support

Charge Nurse: Present on each shift; may take patient assignments if staffing is limited
House Supervisor: Available 24/7
Patient Care Techs/Nurse Aides: Yes, ratio approximately 9:1
Respiratory Therapy Equipment: RNs troubleshoot vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow devices
Telemetry: Tele/Monitor techs staffed every shift; nurses read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Illinois
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Experience with ventriculostomy care
Experience with ventilator management
Experience managing arterial lines
Experience managing central lines
Experience with tPA administration
Acute stroke management skills
Post-craniectomy care experience

Additional Information

Drug-Free workplace: Negative drug screen required
Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius
Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
Call or standby: Not applicable

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs comfortable with high-acuity neurological patients and complex critical care nursing.

Facility

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

3.7rating(83 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Over all great place for travelers every unit I worked on was friendly and very helpful

Cons

Getting floated but that’s what we sign up for

Laduchess C

Med Surg (RN)

Contract Position Apr '25 - Dec '25

Review of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center on Apr 17, 2026

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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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