Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Neuro ICU RN Opportunity - Peoria, Illinois

Unit & Patient Population

• Department: Neuro ICU
• Number of Beds: 18
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Common Diagnoses/Patient Types: Ventriculostomy patients, strokes (with/without tPA), post-craniectomy care

Required Certifications & Skills

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA)
• Must-have Skills/Experience:

  • Ventriculostomy care
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • Ventilator management
  • Arterial and central line care
  • tPA administration
  • Acute stroke management
  • Post-craniectomy care
• RN Responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips as ordered by physicians (various drips, not always set rates)
  • Troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow)
  • Read and interpret telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse: Yes, sometimes takes patient assignments if staffing requires
• House Supervisor: Present 24/7
• Nurse Aides/Patient Care Techs: Yes, ratio approximately 9:1
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Yes, staffed every shift

Scheduling & Orientation

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Times (example): 7 PM - 7 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating every other holiday
• Orientation: 20 hours total (one 8-hour shift and one 12-hour shift)
• Floating: Travelers float first; nurses may float to intermediate care (1:3 ratio) or general floors (1:4 ratio)

Additional Notes

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• 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)
• Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty

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