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

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
• Orientation: 20 hours (one 8-hour shift and one 12-hour shift)
• Floating: Travelers float first; may float to intermediate (1:3 ratio) or 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 required
  • Ventilator management
  • Arterial and central line care
  • Administration and titration of drips as ordered by physicians (varied drips, not always set rates)
  • Acute stroke management
  • Post-craniectomy care

Staffing & Support

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

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• Proficient in ventriculostomy care
• Skilled in arterial line and central line care
• Knowledge and experience with tPA administration
• Experience in acute stroke management
• Experience with post-craniectomy care

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must produce a negative drug screen for all panels (drug-free campus)
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours
• Call or standby requirement: None

Experience & Skills

• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• Specialty experience: Neuro ICU skills as described above; no specific years of experience stated, but advanced neuro ICU competencies expected

This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Neuro ICU care, providing critical care to neurological patients with complex needs.