Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Baltimore, MD

Provide direct patient care on a Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit serving patients with neurologic diagnoses including CVA, ischemic stroke, epilepsy, seizures, radiculopathy, cervical stenosis, rhabdomyolysis, post-laminectomy, post-ACDF, post-craniotomy, and ETOH withdrawal. Opportunity to work on a specialized Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit that serves as a Certified Stroke Center and Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, offering exposure to a diverse and complex neurological patient population.

Job ID: 898648
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Neuro Med-Surg / Telemetry (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)
Location

Baltimore, MD | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3×12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM | Every other weekend and holiday required
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit serving patients with neurologic diagnoses including CVA, ischemic stroke, epilepsy, seizures, radiculopathy, cervical stenosis, rhabdomyolysis, post-laminectomy, post-ACDF, post-craniotomy, and ETOH withdrawal
• Monitor and interpret telemetry; utilize continuous bedside EEG monitoring and bladder scanning as part of unit care protocols
• Deliver pre- and post-neurosurgical care, including management of surgical drains, wound care/wound VAC, and spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury patients
• Perform CVA/acute stroke care and support patients requiring feeding-tube care, pre/post-hemodialysis care, and renal-failure management
• Administer oxygen therapy and maintain proper isolation/PPE protocols in accordance with facility standards
• Float to Med-Surg and Med-Surg/Telemetry units within scope based on facility needs; document all care using Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Maryland RN license or compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience required
• Neurology experience required, including CVA/acute stroke care and pre/post-neurosurgery
• Experience with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury required
• Experience with feeding-tube care, pre/post-hemodialysis care, renal failure, surgical drains, wound care/wound VAC, oxygen administration, and isolation/PPE required
• ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Maryland-approved trauma education required
• 8 hours of annual stroke continuing education required; 4 hours of annual trauma-related continuing education required
• Basic EKG assessment via Prophecy Relias required and must be successfully completed prior to orientation; onsite pass/fail EKG exam is required - strong telemetry experience is essential
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Teaching hospital and Level I or Level II trauma center experience preferred
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification preferred
• Familiarity with Certified Stroke Center protocols and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit environments preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on a specialized Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit that serves as a Certified Stroke Center and Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, offering exposure to a diverse and complex neurological patient population
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an accessible opportunity for RNs looking to begin their travel nursing career in a dynamic acute care environment