Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - in Peoria, IL
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Neurology RN/ Neuroscience Nurse, Travel Nurse, RN Nurse
Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro ICU
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,437 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026
Travel Nurse Source is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Neuro ICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
Job Title:
Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty:
Neuro ICU Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift Hours per
Shift: 12 hours
Experience:
Minimum 1 year License:
Active state license required
Certifications:
BLS, ACLS Must-Have:
- Ventriculostomy experience - NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Familiarity with ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, tPA, acute stroke management, and post-craniectomy care
- Ability to titrate drips as per physician orders
Description:
The Neuro ICU is a specialized unit with 18 beds. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2. Common diagnoses include ventriculostomy patients and strokes, with or without TPA. RNs are required to titrate drips based on physician orders. There is a charge nurse and house supervisor on each shift. In cases of inadequate staffing, the charge nurse may take a team. Patient care technicians are available with a ratio of 9:1.
RNs are required to troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment such as vents, CPAP, and BiPAP. Tele/monitor techs are on the unit, and RNs must read and interpret their own strips, using Philips monitors. Shifts are scheduled as 12-hour shifts with a requirement for every other weekend and rotating holidays. Traveling nurses may float to any unit in the facility, including intermediate and general floors.
The nurse-to-patient ratio on intermediate care is 1:3, while on general floors, it is 1:4. Unit-specific orientation includes a combination of shorter and longer shifts.
About Cynet Health
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RequirementsRequired for Onboarding
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS - AHA
- Pharmacology
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
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