Acute Neuro Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN Position

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Department: Neuro Med-Surg Acute
• Unit Size: 54 beds (2 semi-private)
• 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

Required Certifications & Experience

• Certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS
• Experience:

  • Must have Level 1 trauma experience
  • Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
  • Prior experience on a dedicated neuro unit required

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips, including heparin drip based on PTT (must have heparin drip experience)
• Telemetry monitors (Phillips) are used house-wide; nurses do not need to read their own strips
• Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare) — RNs troubleshoot only

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse: Present 24/7, generally does not take patient assignments unless short-staffed
• House Supervisor: Present 24/7
• Nurse Aides/Patient Care Techs:

  • Day & Evening shifts: 1 aide per 9-10 patients
  • Night shift: 1 aide per 10-12 patients

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Times: Example night shift 1900-0700
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts)
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Float in rotation with staff; travelers float to general unit floor; 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
• Dress Code: No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; only ear piercings allowed
• Drug-Free Campus: Negative drug screen required
• Local Placement: Accepts clinicians living within 50 miles radius

This position is ideal for experienced neuro med-surg RNs with trauma and travel nursing background seeking a 13-week contract in a supportive acute care environment.