Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Arterial Lines, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Emergency Nursing, Healthcare, High Availability, Identify Issues, Intensive Care, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Neuro-Intensive Care Unit, Neurology, Nursing, Order Management, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Staff Requirements, Telemetry, Titration, Ventilator
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU
LocationPeoria, IL
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend | 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 diagnoses including stroke with and without tPA, ventriculostomy patients, and post-craniectomy cases
- Titrate and manage physician-ordered drips as required by patient acuity and clinical orders
- Operate and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow devices
- Monitor, read, and interpret telemetry strips using Philips monitoring systems alongside unit tele techs
- Manage arterial lines, central lines, and ventriculostomies, and apply NIH Stroke Scale assessments as part of acute stroke management protocols
- Float as needed to intermediate care units (1:3 ratio) or general floor units (1:4 ratio) based on staffing needs
Required Qualifications- Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Demonstrated experience with ventriculostomy management, arterial lines, and central lines
- Experience with ventilator management and acute stroke protocols including tPA administration
- Ability to pass a drug screen; must comply with a drug-free campus policy
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in a Neuro ICU or high-acuity neurological care setting
- Familiarity with post-craniectomy patient care and management
- Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips independently
Why Join Us- Work in a well-supported ICU environment with charge nurse coverage and a house supervisor available 24/7, plus nurse aide support on every shift
- Structured unit-specific orientation provided to set you up for success from day one