Neuro Med-Surg Acute Care RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$2,421-2,551/weekNurse First will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN Position
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Unit: Neuro Med-Surg Acute (54 beds, 2 semi-private)
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Patient Population & Unit Details
- 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 aides/patient care tech ratios:
- Day & evening: 1:9-10
- Night: 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
Required Certifications & Experience
- BLS (AHA)
- NIHSS certification
- Must have level 1 trauma experience
- Must have prior travel nursing experience (no first-time travelers)
- Prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
- Must be able to titrate drips, including heparin drip based on PTT (heparin drip experience required)
Staffing & Supervision
- Charge nurse present 24/7; generally does not take patient assignments unless short staffed
- House supervisor available 24/7
Scheduling & Shifts
- 12-hour shifts
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts)
- Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
- No call or standby requirement
- Floating: Rotates with general unit staff; if floated outside general unit, only assigned tasks within competency and with trained nurse support
Orientation & Policies
- Orientation: 2 days (unit-specific and computer training) with educator and preceptor
- Drug-free campus: Negative drug screen required for all panels
- Dress code: No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; no piercings except ears
Additional Notes
- Local placements accepted within 50-mile radius
- OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty
- Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours (guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation)
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
Peoria, IL
About
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