Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg/Telemetry

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our MedSurg/Telemetry unit. This position focuses primarily on the care of stroke patients, as well as those undergoing neurosurgery and managing various neuro diagnoses.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of direct MedSurg experience.
• Traveler Experience: Candidates must have completed at least 2 successful contracts; first-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Local Applicants: Accepted with a difference in rates.
• Certifications:
  • BCLS
  • NIH
  • NIHSS
  • ACLS (preferred but not required)
• Skills:
  • IV Start and Telemetry
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Med/Surg neuro experience

Shift Details

• Ratios: 1:6
• Flexible Scheduling: Available for 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Shifts: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 – 07:15).
• Weekend Work: Travelers are required to work every other weekend.
• Floating: Flexibility to float to other MedSurg/Telemetry areas may be required.
• Blocked Scheduling: Only weekend blocked scheduling will be approved.

Patient Diagnoses

This unit primarily cares for stroke patients, alongside patients undergoing neurosurgery and managing various neuro conditions, including epilepsy and subdural hematomas.

Special Procedures and Unit Information

The unit includes a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). While the unit offers training for EMU procedures, this generally does not impact travelers unless they have completed the training.

Unit Systems

• PYXIS
• EPIC
• SBAR

Orientation and Scrubs

• Orientation: 36 hours.
• Scrubs: Navy.

Additional Notes

• All travelers must pass EKG Testing prior to starting.
• Management may require the traveler to make up any missed shifts within the contract term.
• Flexible floating may be necessary, including care in COVID units.