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 – Neuro ICU
Location
Peoria, IL
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 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
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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