Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Peoria, IL

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

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