Our Client is currently seeking Med Surg for positions in Peoria, Illinois for a 3x12 Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Illinois license. This is a R...
Our Client is currently seeking Med Surg for positions in Peoria, Illinois for a 3x12 Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Illinois license. This is a RN position in the SFMC - Neuro Med-Surg Acute type:Med Surg (Medical Surgical). You must have a Nursing License and at least 2 years of recent experience as a RN Med Surg.
Requirements • Current Resume • Nursing License per state • Current BLS and/or ACLS and/or Specialty Certifications • 2 current clinical references • Competitive pay rates • Health/Dental Benefit package • License reimbursement • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
Unit Notes: • OSF ITEMS OF NOTE: • OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift • Department: Neuro MedSurg Acute • Beds: 54 beds (2 semi private). • Nurse: Patient Ratios: Day shift 1:4-5, Nights 1:5-6. • Required certifications: BLS, NIHSS. • Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, any neuroscience, some medical overflow. • Experience or 'Must have' skills: Must have level 1 trauma experience, must have previous travel experience (no first time travelers), must have prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit. • Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes • Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin titrated drip based on PTT- must have heparin gtt experience. • Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge nurse 24/7 , do not take assignment unless short and nurses would be above ratios. We also have a house supervisor 24/7. • Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes, days 1:9-10, evening 1:9-10 and night 1:10-12. • RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: High flow for stable COVID only (very rare), we don t get a lot of COVID on this unit but do sometimes. • Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: House wide telemetry so nurses do not need to read strips. Phillips monitors. • Shifts & Scheduling: 12's for nurses, one shift, try to meet requests, will block if it is possible with staffing. • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday are considered the weekend both shifts. • Holiday Requirement: Every other. • Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: No • Floating Requirements: Float in rotation with rest of staff. General unit traveler floats to general unit floor - takes full team. If floated outside of general unit, in case of urgent need, would only do skills competent to do & be assigned with a nurse trained for that particular unit. • Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: No scrub color requirement, tattoos covered while on duty, no piercings besides ears. • Unit/Department specific orientation: 2 days for orientation, computer, unit specific etc. with educator and 1 caring for patients with a preceptor. • Charting System:EPIC