Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$2,074-3,220/weekTriage Staffing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (Neuro Med-Surg Acute) - Illinois
Location
- Peoria, Illinois
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Unit Details
- Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit with 54 beds (mostly semi-private)
- Common patient 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 monitors (Phillips brand) are house-wide; nurses do not read their own strips
- Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare); RNs troubleshoot only
Shift & Scheduling
- 12-hour night shifts
- Approximately 36 hours per week
- 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; travelers float to general unit floor; if floated outside general unit, only assigned tasks within competency and with trained nurse support
Orientation & Training
- 2-day unit-specific orientation including computer training and precepted patient care
- Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Illinois
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of 1 year Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
- One completed travel nursing assignment
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
- Experience titrating a heparin drip based on PTT (heparin gtt)
Clinical Responsibilities
- RNs required to titrate drips (e.g., heparin)
- Charge nurse present 24/7; generally does not take patient assignment unless short-staffed
- House supervisor available 24/7
Dress Code & Policies
- No specific scrub color requirement
- Tattoos must be covered while on duty
- No piercings allowed except ears
- Drug-free campus; negative drug screen required
- Active Illinois nursing license required or proof that application process has started
Additional Notes
- Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay requirement
- Local clinicians receive adjusted rates (not included here)
- Must provide requested time off during submission process
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
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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