Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Neuro

Registered Nurse/Medical Surgical - Neuro

Location: Winston Salem, NC

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Travel Nursing)
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $47.93 $51.93 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Night Shift, 3x12 Hours (18:45 07:15); 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Travel Requirements: Travel nursing contract; travelers required to work every other weekend
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a Medical Surgical Neuro travel nursing position on a high-acuity unit that cares primarily for Stroke patients, as well as possible Neurosurgery patients and other Neuro diagnoses including Epilepsy, Traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, and many more. The unit maintains a 42 daily census across 43 rooms/beds, with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio. A 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is part of the unit; the unit trains its own nurses for EMU and this does not typically affect travelers unless they have been trained. The unit operates with Preferred Scheduling and requires travelers to have a minimum of 2 successful prior travel contracts before applying.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to Stroke, Neurosurgery, Epilepsy, subdural hematoma, and other Neuro diagnosis patients
• Perform IV starts and Telemetry monitoring
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Adhere to a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Work every other weekend as required by unit policy
• Float to any other MS/Tele areas as required, which may include COVID care units
• Make up any called-off shift the same week or at the end of the contract
• Make up any called-off weekend shift based on the needs of the unit
• If RTO includes weekends, time will be added to the end of the contract to make up for those dates
• Follow Preferred Scheduling protocols and adhere to the unit's call-off and make-up policies
• Utilize unit systems: PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR

Required Skills

• IV Start and Telemetry
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and Management of dysrhythmias
• Med/Surg Neuro experience
• Must have Med/Surg experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience, including at least 1 year of direct Med/Surg experience
• Must have completed at least 2 successful travel contracts prior to applying (unit will not accept first-time travelers)
• Proficiency with PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR
• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty

Preferred Skills

• ACLS (preferred, not required)

Education Requirements

• BCLS (required)
• NIH / NIHSS certification (required)
• ACLS (preferred)
• NC RN License required (travel nursing contract verify current licensure and compact eligibility)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year of direct Med/Surg experience required
• Minimum of 2 successful prior travel nursing contracts required (unit will not accept first-time travelers)

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule (18:45 07:15)
• Unit accepts 36-hour or 48-hour work weeks
• Frequent floating required to any other MS/Tele areas, which may include COVID care units
• Travelers required to work every other weekend
• If a traveler calls in for a scheduled weekend shift, weekend shifts must be made up based on the needs of the unit
• If a traveler calls out of a shift, they are expected to make up that day the same week or at the end of their contract
• Block scheduling is not always guaranteed
• RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite; any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could possibly result in a contract cancellation and DNR
• If RTO includes weekends, time will be added to the end of the contract to make up for those dates
• Scrubs: Navy
• Unit Orientation: 36 Hours
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Important Notes

• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty
• Block scheduling is not always guaranteed
• RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite; any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could possibly result in contract cancellation and DNR (Do Not Rehire)
• Unit will NOT accept first-time travelers; candidate must have at least 2 successful contracts before applying
• If a traveler calls in for a scheduled weekend shift, weekend shifts must be made up based on the needs of the unit

About the Client

This healthcare system is a leading regional provider of hospital-based and acute care services, operating multiple facilities across the Southeastern United States and serving hundreds of thousands of patients annually. With tens of thousands of clinical and administrative professionals on staff, the organization employs registered nurses, surgical technologists, medical-surgical specialists, telemetry nurses, and neuro-focused clinicians across its network of inpatient units, specialty care centers, and rapid-response programs.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-16737 Industry: Healthcare

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