Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Neuro Stepdown
Duration: 13 or 26 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years in a large urban hospital
License: Current RN License required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- EPIC charting experience
- Prior experience in a Level I trauma center
- Ability to manage drips and telemetry patients
- Experience in mixed acuity units
Description:
This is a travel nurse position requiring flexibility to float to various units according to staffing needs.
The unit specializes in mixed acuity care, focused on neurology and neurosurgery patients.
Staff will care for a variety of neurological conditions, including strokes, aneurysms, and seizures.
The patient-to-nurse ratio is typically 1:5 during the day for med-surg/telemetry patients.
Night ratios may extend to 1:7, depending on staffing levels.
Stepdown ratios are 1:3-4 for both days and nights.
Nurses will assist in managing various drips and infusions as required.
Candidates must be willing to float within their scope of practice to other relevant areas.
Emergent holiday coverage is expected, particularly during major holidays.
This facility is a 100% nicotine-free environment and values a collaborative care team.
All applicants must have recent experience with telemetry and be able to handle the complexities of this specialized patient population.
A strong commitment to patient care and teamwork is essential for this role.