Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care settings and a strong background in the management and treatment of neuro patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to Med/Surg neuro patients, including stroke and neurosurgery patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, including telemetry and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Document patient information and care provided in electronic health records (EPIC).
• Participate in floating to other Med/Surg and Tele areas as needed, including COVID care units.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year of direct Med/Surg experience.
• Prior travel nurse experience is required; must have completed at least 2 successful contracts.
• Candidates must hold certifications in BCLS, NIH, and NIHSS. ACLS certification is preferred.
• Strong skills in IV starts, telemetry, and management of dysrhythmias are essential.

Work Schedule

• Must be available to work 36 shifts, 12-hour day shifts.
• Willingness to work every other weekend is required.
• RTO requests that include weekends will require time to be added to the end of the contract.
• Call-outs for scheduled shifts will need to be made up within the same week or at the contract’s conclusion.

Unit Details

• Patient ratios are 1:6.
• Daily census averages 42 patients in a unit with 43 beds.
• Unit orientation will be 36 hours.
• Navy scrubs are required for all staff members.

Additional Information

All candidates must successfully pass EKG testing prior to the start of the position. Block scheduling may not be guaranteed, and floating between units may occur based on the needs of the facility. Experience in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is considered an asset but not required for travelers.