Travel Neuro Med-Surg Acute RN - $2,344 per week

American Traveler; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Housing Stipend

Licensure Reimbursement

Travel Reimbursement

Online CEs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. The Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit cares for stroke, spine, brain tumor, and related cases with telemetry support and EPIC charting.

The role requires IL licensure, BLS and NIHSS, 1+ year neuro RN experience, and travel nursing background. 12-hour night shifts and 36 hours per week offer a robust schedule with rotation across weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration.
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required; copies of active certs must be provided.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience with prior travel nursing and dedicated neuro unit experience.
• No first-time travelers will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Care for neuro Med-Surg patients in a 54-bed unit within an acute care setting.
• Titrate drips including heparin gtts based on PTT.
• Chart with EPIC; EPIC experience preferred.
• Night shifts 19:00–07:00 with weekend/holiday rotation.
• Float in rotation with other units as needed.
• Maintain patient safety and accurate neuro assessments.

Skills

BLS (AHA) Certification

NIHSS Certification

Neuro Med-Surg Experience

Education

IL RN License

Tools

EPIC

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute Night Shift position requiring IL licensure and prior Level 1 trauma and neuro unit experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 54-bed Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit in an acute care setting
• Patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and some medical overflow cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Required to titrate drips including heparin gtts based on PTT
• Phillips telemetry monitors used with house-wide telemetry techs, nurses do not read own strips
• High flow O2 rarely used, primarily for stable COVID cases
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700) with every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Required to float in rotation with the rest of the staff within similar skill units
• Charting is done in EPIC; EPIC experience preferred
• Main responsibilities include nursing care of neurological and some medical overflow patients
• Drip titration and monitoring of neuro-specific interventions required
• Charge nurse and house supervisor on every shift, charge RNs do not take assignments except in extreme staffing situations
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit with ratios up to 1:12 at night
• No scrub color requirement; tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings permitted
• Orientation is 2 days including unit-specific computer and precepted patient care
• COVID vaccination is not required for this assignment
• Local rates apply for clinicians residing within 50 miles, no radius rule for consideration

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required; copies of active certs must be provided
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience with prior travel nursing and dedicated neuro unit experience
• No first-time travelers will be considered
• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-625140. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Neuro

About American Traveler

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.