Medical Surgical – Neuro Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical – Neuro. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to patients in a Neuro Unit. The RN will be expected to work collaboratively within a team to enhance patient outcomes and deliver high-quality nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and assist with Neuro surgical procedures and diagnoses.
• Participate in patient assessments and implement appropriate care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams using SBAR communication method.
• Administer medications via Pyxis and document care using EPIC electronic health record.
• Float to other units as necessary, maintaining flexibility in staffing needs.
• Meet the weekend shift requirements as stipulated in the contract.
• Respond appropriately to catastrophic events and participate in disaster preparedness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.
• Prior experience in a Neuro unit is preferred, but first-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• MUST pass EKG testing prior to start.

Contract Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Contracts available for 36 or 48 hours per week; longer contracts of 13-26 weeks accepted.
• Weekend requirement: 12-16 weekends per contract.

Orientation

Two orientation shifts on the unit will be provided following hospital-based orientation.

Attire

Scrubs: Navy