Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our MedSurg/Telemetry team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical-surgical nursing and experience in telemetry care, specifically in managing neurological patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to stroke and neurosurgery patients, as well as other neurological diagnoses such as epilepsy and subdural hematomas.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings, identifying dysrhythmias and intervening appropriately.
• Initiate IV therapy and manage IV lines effectively.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in patient education and support activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year of direct MedSurg experience.
• Previous travel nursing experience is preferred; candidates must have at least 2 successful contracts.
• Must have knowledge and experience with telemetry and dysrhythmia management.
• Current certifications: BCLS, NIH, NIHSS. ACLS certification is preferred but not required.

Job Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Contract length: 13-26 weeks; options for 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Shifts: 12-hour nights.
• Required to work every other weekend with potential for floating to other medical-surgical and telemetry areas, including COVID care units.
• Unit orientation duration: 36 hours.

Additional Information

• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.
• Scrubs color: Navy
• Frequent floating may be required based on unit needs.
• Call offs or additional time off may lead to contract cancellation or a do not rehire status.

If you are a qualified candidate looking to make a difference in the lives of patients with neurological conditions, we encourage you to apply today!