Neuro | RN

Travel Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – Locum Tenens – Decatur, IL
Advance your nursing career as a Travel Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) on a locum tenens assignment in Decatur, Illinois (zip code 62526). This high-demand nursing job offers the chance to provide expert neuro-medical surgical care in a Level II Trauma Center, serving a diverse patient population. Join our healthcare team in Decatur, a welcoming Midwest community known for its affordable living, friendly atmosphere, and convenient access to parks, lakes, and local dining. Apply now to make an impact in Illinois healthcare!
Estimated Weekly Salary

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2000-$2050

Travel Neuro RN Job Details

• Location: Decatur, IL 62526 (Illinois nursing jobs)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Level II Trauma Center
• Unit: Medical Surgical – Neuro
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 9/22/2025 – End: 12/22/2025)
• Shift: Night Shift, 4x12-hour or 3x12-hour shifts per week (18:00 – 06:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Census: Average 32 patients per day
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Royal blue
• Parking: Free with permit

Neuro RN Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (required at submission)
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg Neuro RN experience (2 years preferred)
• BLS (AHA or Red Cross only) and NIHSS certifications (required)
• Travel nursing experience (required)
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic charting
• Ability to float within hospital and to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Strong clinical skills: cardiac monitoring, telemetry, rapid response, IV therapy, phlebotomy, medication administration (Heparin, Insulin, PCA)
• Experience with neurological/psychiatric cases: CVA, pre/post neuro surgery, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury
• Competency in surgical drains, respiratory care (CPAP/BiPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy management), wound care/wound vac, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during assignment
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Travel Neuro RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to neuro-medical surgical patients (adults and geriatrics)
• Monitor and respond to patient condition changes using telemetry and rapid response protocols
• Administer medications, manage IV therapies, blood product administration, and central line care
• Provide specialized care for neurological conditions, pre/post-surgical, and trauma patients
• Perform wound care, manage surgical drains, and support respiratory needs (CPAP/BiPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy)
• Educate patients and families on care plans and procedures
• Float to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, social services)

Join our healthcare team in Decatur, Illinois, and take the next step in your travel nursing career. Apply now for this rewarding Travel Neuro RN job!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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