TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Neuro RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Neuro Med-Surg Acute
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 Hour Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience
License: Active license required
Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Must have level 1 trauma experience
- Previous travel experience is required
- Experience working on a dedicated neuro unit is necessary
- Heparin drip experience required
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Neuro Med-Surg Acute care.
The unit has 54 beds, including semi-private rooms.
The nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 during the day shift and 1:5-6 during the night shift.
Common patient diagnoses include stroke, spine surgery, seizures, brain tumors, head injuries, and medical overflow.
RNs are required to titrate drips, including a heparin titrated drip based on PTT.
There is a charge nurse and a house supervisor available 24/7.
Charge nurses do not take assignments unless there are short staffing situations.
Nurse aides are available, with ratios of 1:9-10 during days, 1:9-10 during evenings, and 1:10-12 at night.
RNs are not required to read telemetry strips; housewide telemetry monitors are used.
Shifts are 12 hours, and scheduling is done to accommodate requests whenever possible.
Every other weekend is required, with both Saturday and Sunday counted as weekend shifts.
Holiday requirements are every other holiday.
RNs may float to general units as necessary but will only perform skills they are competent in.
There is no specific scrub color requirement, but tattoos must be covered while on duty, and only ear piercings are allowed.
Orientation includes two days with a preceptor focused on unit-specific training and computer systems.