TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Neuro ICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU
Location
Peoria, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts | Every other weekend required | Rotating holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in an 18-bed Neuro ICU at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing complex neurological cases including strokes (with/without tPA), ventriculostomy patients, and post-craniectomy patients
- Titrate physician-ordered drips and manage arterial lines, central lines, and ventilators in accordance with physician orders
- Apply NIH Stroke Scale assessments and support acute stroke management protocols including tPA administration
- Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently using Philips monitoring systems; a tele tech is staffed on every shift
- Collaborate with charge nurses, a 24/7 house supervisor, and patient care techs (9:1 ratio) to ensure safe, high-quality care
- Float as needed to intermediate care (1:3 ratio) or general floor units (1:4 ratio) within the facility; travelers float first
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Hands-on experience with ventriculostomy, ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, and tPA administration
- Experience with acute stroke management and post-craniectomy care
- Must be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
- Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NIH Stroke Scale certification
- Prior ICU experience in a neuro or neurocritical care setting
- Familiarity with a wide range of titratable drips in an ICU environment
- Experience working with respiratory therapy equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
Why Join Us
- Work in a high-acuity Neuro ICU with a structured support system including a 24/7 house supervisor, tele techs on every shift, and patient care techs
- Call-off allowance equivalent to 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty, providing scheduling flexibility throughout your contract