Neuro Med-Surg RN
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$2,941-3,345/weekAssured Nursing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg Acute
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week
Unit Overview
- 54 beds (mostly semi-private)
- Nurse-to-patient ratios:
- Day shift: 1:4-5
- Night shift: 1:5-6
- Patient types: 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:
- Days/evenings: 1:9-10
- Nights: 1:10-12
Required Certifications & Skills
- BLS (AHA)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Level 1 trauma experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
- Previous experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
- Experience with heparin titrated drips based on PTT required (RNs must titrate drips)
Scheduling & Work Environment
- 12-hour night shifts
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday count as weekend shifts)
- Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
- No call or standby requirement
- Floating: Participates in float rotation; 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 specific scrub color required; tattoos must be covered; only ear piercings allowed
Additional Notes
- Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
- Drug-free campus policy with mandatory negative drug screen for all panels
- Orientation hours (12 hours) are non-billable and guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
- Call-off policy allows equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty
Required Licensure
- Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
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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