Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in MedSurg nursing, particularly in neuro cases, and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a diverse patient population.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year of direct MedSurg experience.
• Travelers must have completed a minimum of 2 successful contracts before applying; first-time travelers are not accepted.
• Local candidates are welcome.
• Proficient in IV start, telemetry, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Experience in Med/Surg neuro conditions.

Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• NIH Certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not required.

Job Details

• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:6.
• Contracts available for 13+ weeks, extending through February 27, 2027.
• Shifts: 12-hour days, 36-hour work week.
• Travelers are required to work every other weekend.

Float Requirements

Floating to other Med/Surg/Telemetry areas may be required, which could include COVID care units. If a traveler calls out for a scheduled weekend shift, they will need to make up that shift based on unit needs.

Patient Population

The primary focus is on stroke patients, with additional care for neurosurgery patients and other neuro diagnoses, such as epilepsy and various forms of hematomas.

Special Unit Details

The unit includes a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) where nurses may receive training, although this typically does not impact travelers unless they have undergone training.

Unit Systems

• PYXIS
• EPIC
• SBAR

Orientation and Attire

• Unit orientation: 36 hours.
• Scrubs: Navy.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to start.
• Block scheduling cannot always be guaranteed.
• Must have Med/Surg experience.