Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse with a strong background in Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) care for our team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of nursing experience, including one year of direct MedSurg experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to stroke patients and other neuro diagnoses, including epilepsy and traumatic/non-traumatic subdural hematomas.
• Evaluate and manage dysrhythmias and perform telemetry interpretation.
• Administer IV therapy and medications as needed.
• Participate in floating to other MedSurg/Telemetry areas, including COVID care units.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of direct MedSurg experience.
• Traveler Experience: Must have at least 2 successful contracts; first-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Required Certifications: BCLS, NIH, NIHSS. ACLS certification is preferred but not required.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with IV starts and telemetry.

Unit Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Shifts: 12-hour night shifts; options for 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Orientation: 36 hours of unit orientation provided.
• Census: Average daily census of 42 patients, with a total of 43 rooms/beds available.
• Special Units: Includes a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).

Additional Requirements

• Travelers are required to work every other weekend.
• Floating to other medical/surgical and telemetry areas is required.
• Weekend blocked scheduling may be negotiated, but not guaranteed.
• Should a traveler call off a scheduled weekend shift, they are expected to make up those shifts.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to the start of the assignment.

Dress Code

Navy scrubs are required while on duty.