RN - Neuro ICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an RN for the Neuro ICU on a 15-week assignment in Peoria, IL. This 12-hour day shift role requires a strong critical care background and an active IL RN license.

You will read telemetry, titrate medications, and support ventilator management for neuro patients, including stroke and post-craniectomy care, with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Qualifications

• Ventriculostomy experience.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification.
• Experience with ventilators.
• Proficiency in arterial lines and central lines.
• Knowledge of tPA and acute stroke management.
• Experience with post-craniectomy patients.

Responsibilities

• Titrate medications as ordered by physicians.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Manage ventilators and respiratory therapies.
• Provide care for neurological patients including strokes and post-craniectomy cases.
• Support nurse-to-patient assignments and patient monitoring.

Job description

RN - Neuro ICU

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: Neuro ICU

Duration: 15 weeks

Shift: 12H Days

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: 1 year

License: Active IL RN License required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have:

• Ventriculostomy experience
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Experience with ventilators
• Proficiency in arterial lines and central lines
• Knowledge of tPA and acute stroke management
• Experience with post-craniectomy patients

Description:The Neuro ICU is a critical care unit that provides specialized care for patients with neurological conditions.The unit has 18 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2.Registered nurses are required to titrate various medications as ordered by physicians.Common patient diagnoses include strokes, ventricles, and post-craniectomy care.Registered nurses will be responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips.Equipment used includes ventilators and various respiratory therapies such as CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen.There are nurse aids or patient care technicians present, with a ratio of 1 tech to 9 patients.Each shift may have a charge nurse who may take an assignment depending on staffing needs.Floats are expected to the general and intermediate care units as needed.Weekend shifts and rotating holiday shifts are part of the scheduling requirements.