Unit Notes:OSF ITEMS OF NOTE:

• Local Rate: Applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles (-$25 to regular and OT bill rates)
• OSF Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift
• Non-billable Orientation Hours: 12 hours, guaranteed hours will not apply during orientation REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION:
• Last four (4) digits of clinician's SSN
• Clinician's middle initial
• Requested time off
• Active IL license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• Your candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and they must produce a negative drug screen for all panels Department: Neuro MedSurg Acute | RN

• 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. Date Entered: 8/4/2025 Cancellation Policy:12 hours per 13 weeks Charting System:EPIC BSN Required:No License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level: Care Setting:Acute Division: Shift Notes:12 Required Certifications:BLS (AHA), NIHSS