Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro ICU Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Neuro ICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU
Location
Peoria, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 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 diagnoses including strokes (with/without tPA), ventriculostomies, and post-craniectomy patients
- Titrate and manage physician-ordered drips in accordance with ICU protocols
- Perform and interpret cardiac monitor strips using Philips monitoring systems; a tele tech is staffed on every shift
- Manage and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow devices
- Maintain and monitor arterial lines, central lines, and ventriculostomies; apply NIH Stroke Scale assessments and support acute stroke management
- Float as needed to intermediate care (1:3 ratio) or general floor units (1:4 ratio) when staffing requires; 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, ventilator management, arterial lines, central lines, tPA administration, acute stroke management, and post-craniectomy care
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification required
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate adjustment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel or contract nursing experience in a neurological or medical ICU setting
- Familiarity with Philips cardiac monitoring systems and strip interpretation
- Experience working in a unit with a free-charge model and 24/7 house supervisor support
Why Join Us
- Work in a high-acuity Neuro ICU supported by a 24/7 house supervisor, dedicated tele techs, and patient care techs on every shift
- A call-off policy equivalent to 12 hours per 13-week contract period with no penalty provides scheduling flexibility throughout your assignment
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.
To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.
Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.
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