Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Peoria, IL

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