TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Neuro RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Neuro Med-Surg Acute
Duration: 26 weeks
Shift: 12H Days
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience
License: Active Illinois license
Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Level 1 trauma experience
- Previous travel experience
- Prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit
- Heparin drip experience
Description:
This position involves working in a fast-paced neuro med-surg acute environment.
The unit consists of 54 beds, including semi-private rooms.
The nurse-to-patient ratio during day shifts is 1:4-5 and 1:5-6 at night.
Common diagnoses include stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and various other neuroscience cases.
RNs are required to titrate drips, specifically heparin titrated based on PTT.
A charge nurse is available 24/7 and generally does not take an assignment unless staffing is short.
House supervisors are also present around the clock.
Patient care techs assist on the unit with ratios of 1:9-10 during the day and evening, and 1:10-12 at night.
RNs are not required to read telemetry strips, as monitors are managed house-wide.
This position requires every other weekend and holiday work.
Floating is required in rotation with the rest of the staff.
Orientations include unit-specific training with a preceptor for direct patient care.
The dress code allows for no specific scrub color, but tattoos must be covered while on duty.
Piercings are restricted to the ears only.