Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,434 per week in Peoria, IL
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Peoria
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro ICU Location: Peoria, IL Agency:
Cynet Health Pay: $2,434 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3
days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 4/13/2026
About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health
to find a qualified Neuro ICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637! Job
Title: Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Neuro ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours
per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: Active state
license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - Experience
with ventriculostomy, NIH Stroke Scale Certification, ventilators,
arterial lines, central lines, tPA, and acute stroke management. -
Ability to titrate drips as ordered by the physician. - Skilled in
reading and interpreting telemetry strips. - Familiarity with
common diagnoses such as strokes with/without TPA and
post-craniectomy care. - Ability to troubleshoot respiratory
therapy equipment. Description: This position is within a Neuro
ICU. The unit has 18 beds and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. The
role involves managing patients with critical neurological
conditions. Nurses are required to administer titratable and/or set
rate drips as per the physician’s orders. There is a charge nurse
and a house supervisor available on each shift. Nursing aides or
patient care techs support the unit with a ratio of 1 aide for
every 9 patients. Registered nurses are required to read their own
telemetry strips using Phillips monitors. The unit requires nurses
to float to other areas of the hospital as needed, including
intermediate and general floors. Weekend and holiday shifts are
part of the schedule. This role requires collaboration with an
interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality care. 5 Benefits of
Travel Nursing Constantly adapting to new environments and
healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and
skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes
significantly to your professional growth. Different regions may
incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare.
Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of
holistic patient care. Each assignment introduces you to new
colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry.
Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future
career opportunities and collaborations. Managing assignments,
travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires
effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time
management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting.
Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare
crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times
allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need.
Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA
Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29574196EXPTEMP
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