3 Illinois Neurology Unit Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Neurology Unit
$2,308/wk
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Must have prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit.
- Must have heparin titrated drip experience; heparin drips are titrated based on PTT.
Special Requests:
- Scheduling requests are considered when possible; block scheduling may be available if staffing allows.
Unit Details:
- Common patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, neuroscience, and some medical overflow.
- RNs are required to titrate drips.
- Charge nurse and house supervisor are available 24/7; the charge nurse typically does not take an assignment unless the unit is short staffed.
- Patient care tech support ratios: days 1:9-10, evenings 1:9-10, nights 1:10-12.
- House-wide telemetry; nurses are not required to read their own strips. Uses Phillips monitors.
- Stable COVID patients may occasionally require high flow.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Every other weekend; Saturday and Sunday are considered the weekend on both shifts.
- Every other holiday.
- No call.
Floating Requirements:
- Float in rotation with the rest of staff. General unit traveler floats to general unit floor and takes a full team. If floated outside of the general unit for urgent need, assignments will be limited to skills they are competent to perform and they will be paired with a nurse trained for that unit.
Travel RN Job Salary & Responsibilities
Your travel RN salary is based on your specialty, experience, and where you secure your assignment. Registered Nurse job descriptions focus on technical knowledge and supervisory skills; attention to detail; and communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in critical situations. But, an RN’s responsibilities also require a combination of compassion, patience, and resilience.
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