Registered Nurse / Neuro Med-Surg Tele

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse for a Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients with neurological conditions and related health issues.

Patient Ratios

• Patient ratio of 1:5

Experience Requirements

• 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience is required
• Neurology experience is required
• Experience in a teaching hospital and Level I or Level II trauma center is preferred

First-Time Travelers

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Weekend and Holiday Requirements

• Every other weekend and holiday commitment is required

Required Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications are required
• Basic EKG testing, provided by the agency, is mandatory
• Maryland-approved trauma education is required
• 8 hours of annual stroke continuing education credits are required
• 4 hours of annual trauma-related continuing education credits are required
• TCRN certification is preferred

Floating Requirements

Travelers may float to other units based on hospital needs, including Med-Surg and Med-Surg/Telemetry units, within their scope of practice.

Schedule Information

Block schedules are not accommodated.

Local Candidates

Local candidates are accepted.

Licensure Requirements

A Maryland or compact RN license is required upon submission.

Time Off Restrictions

• Auto-approval for 14 days or less of requested time off (RTO)
• Every other winter and summer holiday is required, with no RTO approvals during these periods
• No RTO on hard-to-fill days, including Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day

Unit Information

The Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit is a 36-bed facility that specializes in neurologic diagnosis and operates as a Certified Stroke Center and Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Common patient diagnoses include CVA, ischemic stroke, epilepsy, seizures, radiculopathy, cervical stenosis, rhabdomyolysis, and various post-surgical conditions.

Additional Experience Requirements

• Experience in CVA/acute stroke care and pre/post-neurosurgery
• Familiarity with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury
• Expertise in feeding-tube care, pre/post-hemodialysis care, and renal failure management
• Experience in surgical drain care, wound care/wound VAC, oxygen administration, and isolation/PPE protocols

Charting System

The charting system used is Cerner.

Uniform Requirements

Scrub color required: Navy blue.

Shift Details

This position is for a night shift with 3 twelve-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30).