First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
RN - Neurosciences ICU (High-Acuity Night Shift)
Location: Peoria, IL
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (06/22/2026 – 09/21/2026)
Shift: Nights | 18:45 – 07:15 (3x12-Hour Shifts)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Per Week
Status: Open | Positions Available: 1
Critical Submission Guardrails (Hardstops)
🚫 Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Data Fields Required:
- Submission Data: Profiles must include the candidate's Middle Initial, Last 4 of SSN, and all upfront Requested Time Off (RTO).
- Licensure: Active Illinois (IL) State RN License in hand or verifiable proof that the state application process has been formally initiated.
- Core Certifications: Active AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and a verified, current NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) Certification.
- Acuity Baseline: Minimum 1+ years of dedicated ICU experience. Must have independent competency running ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, ventriculostomies (EVDs), and continuous vasoactive drip titrations.
- Compliance Mandate: Candidates must explicitly confirm they understand the facility is a Drug-Free Campus and pass a comprehensive, negative drug screening.
Job Summary
A premier, high-volume Level I Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center—is seeking an elite Neuro ICU RN for an immediate-start overnight assignment. Operating within a highly specialized 18-bed Neurosciences ICU, the incoming traveler will manage critical neurosurgical and neurovascular crises. This role demands complete clinical autonomy over advanced targeted temperature management, invasive external ventricular drains, acute stroke tissue plasminogen activator (tPA/TNK) protocols, and complex post-craniotomy nursing care maps.
Key Responsibilities
- Advanced Neurological Case Management: Deliver comprehensive critical care to patients presenting with large-vessel occlusive strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages, intracranial tumors, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
- Ventriculostomy (EVD) Management: Independently monitor, zero, level, and drain External Ventricular Drains (Ventriculostomies). Accurately trace hourly intracranial pressure ($ICP$) waveforms and cerebral perfusion pressures ($CPP$).
- Thrombolytic Care (tPA/Tenecteplase): Safely initiate, monitor, and document post-thrombolytic therapy for acute ischemic stroke flows, enforcing hyper-vigilance regarding blood pressure limits to prevent hemorrhagic conversion.
- Intensive Vasoactive Drip Titration: Titrate a wide range of physician-ordered continuous life-support infusions (e.g., Nicardipine, Labetalol, Norepinephrine, Propofol, Dexmedetomidine) to maintain precise cerebral hemodynamics.
- Airway Security & Vent Troubleshooting: Manage intubated, mechanically ventilated neuro-critical patients, collaborating closely with Respiratory Therapy to perform pulmonary hygiene and emergency troubleshooting.
- Telemetry & Strip Interpretation: Independently read, analyze, and document cardiac rhythm strips on Philips monitoring platforms, validating data alongside the unit's scheduled telemetry techs.
Unit & Facility Details
- Department Setting: Neurosciences ICU (18 Beds).
- Patient Ratios: Strict 1:2 nurse-to-patient footprint for ICU care.
- Support System: 24/7 dedicated House Supervisor, an on-shift Unit Charge Nurse, and Patient Care Technicians/Aides staffed at a 9:1 ratio.
- Floating Matrix: Travelers float first. Given the high-acuity skill profile of a Neuro ICU nurse, you may float house-wide to Intermediate care units (1:3 ratio) or General Medical-Surgical floors (1:4 ratio).
- Scheduling: 12-hour nights. Requires every other weekend and rotating every other major holiday coverage.
JOB ID: 1112954
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
