Registered Nurse / Neuro Med-Surg Tele

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong clinical background looking to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Patient Ratios

• Patient ratio of 1:5.

Experience Requirements

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

Training and Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications are required.
• Basic EKG testing through Prophecy Relias is required prior to orientation.
• Maryland-approved trauma education is necessary.
• 8 hours of annual stroke continuing education (CE) is required.
• 4 hours of annual trauma-related CE is required.
• TCRN certification is preferred.

Scheduling Requirements

• Every other weekend and holiday shift coverage is required.
• No block schedules are available.

Floating Requirements

• Travelers may be required to float to other units based on hospital needs, including Med-Surg and Med-Surg/Telemetry units.

Licensure Requirements

• A Maryland or compact RN license is required upon submission.

Time Off Restrictions

• Up to 14 days of requested time off (RTO) will be auto-approved.
• Every other winter and summer holiday is required, with no RTO approved during these times.
• No RTO will be approved on hard-to-fill days such as Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.

Unit Information

This unit is a 36-bed Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry area recognized as a Certified Stroke Center and Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. It primarily serves patients with neurologic diagnoses but also accommodates telemetry overflow for various patient populations.

Common diagnoses include:

• CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
• Ischemic Stroke
• Epilepsy
• Seizures
• Radiculopathy
• Cervical Stenosis
• Rhabdomyolysis
• Post-laminectomy care
• Post-ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion)
• Post-craniotomy care
• ETOH Withdrawal

This unit utilizes continuous bedside EEG monitoring, telemetry, and bladder scanning as part of patient care.

Additional Experience Requirements

• Experience in CVA/acute stroke care and pre/post-neurosurgery is required.
• Experience with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury is necessary.
• Skills in feeding-tube care, pre/post-hemodialysis care, and renal failure treatment are required.
• Surgical drain management, wound care/wound VAC experience, oxygen administration, and isolation/PPE knowledge are essential.

Charting System

The charting system used in the unit is Cerner.

Scrub Color

The designated scrub color for this position is navy blue.