Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,149 per week in Billings, MT

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Inpatient Ortho/Neuro Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7A-7P Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience License: Current Registered Nurse license Certifications: BLS, NIHSS (will not accept AHA NIHSS) Must-Have: Experience with orthopedic and neurological patient types, proficient in NIHSS assessments, ortho mobilizing with precautions, and various nursing skills related to wound care and cardiac monitoring. You will also manage neurological patients, including those with stroke, TIA, seizure monitoring, head injuries, altered mental status, and post-operative conditions.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Inpatient Ortho/Neuro Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7A-7P Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience License: Current Registered Nurse license Certifications: BLS, NIHSS (will not accept AHA NIHSS) Must-Have: Experience with orthopedic and neurological patient types, proficient in NIHSS assessments, ortho mobilizing with precautions, and various nursing skills related to wound care and cardiac monitoring. Description: The role involves providing care for patients in a unit with 35 beds. The average census is 32-35 patients per day. You will care for patients with orthopedic conditions such as hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, fractures, ankle repairs, and spinal surgeries. You will also manage neurological patients, including those with stroke, TIA, seizure monitoring, head injuries, altered mental status, and post-operative conditions. Additional medical overflow patients may include those with CHF, COPD, and various respiratory, GI, kidney, or liver issues. Patient ratios are generally 1:4-5 during the day and 1:5-6 at night. The unit has a supportive team including CNAs, HUCs, and a dedicated charge nurse who often does not take patients. Resources available include a PICC team and 24/7 coverage by hospitalists and intensivists. Nursing students may also be present for educational support. Technological tools include EMR, IV pumps, and med dispensing systems. You may be required to float to other areas with MedSurg patients as needed. Scheduling will be managed over an 8-week cycle without guaranteed block scheduling. Scrubs should be solid colors without graphics, logos, or designs. This position may require you to work up to 50% of holidays during your contract. Approval of requested time off goes through unit management.