Travel Nurse RN - Neuro PCU - $3,191 per week in Morgantown, WV

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Neuro Stepdown & EMU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS Certification, NIHSS Must-Have: Strong Neuro experience, History of caring for stroke patients Description: Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neuro Stepdown and EMU unit. The facility employs protocols for managing ventilated patients, typically handled by respiratory therapists.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Neuro Stepdown & EMU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS Certification, NIHSS Must-Have: Strong Neuro experience, History of caring for stroke patients Description: Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neuro Stepdown and EMU unit. The position involves caring for higher acuity neuroscience patients. Experience with EVDs is preferred. Candidates should be familiar with TPA management and stroke protocols. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:3 for stepdown and 1:5-6 for the floor. Nurses will not be required to read telemetry strips, as this is managed by monitor technicians. There are respiratory therapists available 24/7. Shifts are typically three consecutive 12-hour night shifts. Flexibility with schedules is required as weekend and holiday shifts are expected. Titration of drips is generally based on physician orders. Candidates must have NIHSS certification at the time of application. Charge nurse support is available around the clock. A nurse aide will be present for each shift to assist with patient care. The facility employs protocols for managing ventilated patients, typically handled by respiratory therapists. Candidates should be prepared to float to similar units if required.