Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
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Job info
Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg Acute
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Overview
- 54 beds (2 semi-private)
- Patient ratios:
- Day shift: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
- Night shift: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
- Common patient diagnoses: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience cases, some medical overflow
- Telemetry monitors used (Phillips brand); nurses do not read their own strips
- Respiratory equipment: High flow oxygen for stable COVID patients (rare) – RNs troubleshoot only
- Charge nurse and house supervisor present 24/7; charge nurse generally does not take patient assignments unless short staffed
- Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios:
- Day/evening: 1 tech to 9-10 patients
- Night: 1 tech to 10-12 patients
Schedule & Work Conditions
- 12-hour day shifts
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday both shifts)
- Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
- No call or standby requirement
- Floating: Participates in float rotation with general unit staff; if floated outside general unit, only assigned tasks within competency and with trained nurse support
- Orientation: 2 days unit-specific orientation including computer training and precepted patient care
- Dress code: No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered; only ear piercings allowed
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license or proof of application in process
- BLS (AHA) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Level 1 trauma experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
- Previous experience working on a dedicated neuro unit required
- Experience with heparin titrated drips based on PTT required (RNs must titrate drips)
- Must comply with drug-free workplace policy and produce a negative drug screen
Additional Notes
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
- Orientation hours (12 hours) are non-billable and guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
- Call off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay requirement for missed shifts
Shift Details
- Shift: Days
- Hours per day: 12
- Hours per week: 36
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
Peoria, IL
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