Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Med/Surg position requiring strong neuro experience, Epic proficiency, and NIHSS certification for a weekend night shift schedule.

Details

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on a 20-bed Neuro Med/Surg unit (6W)
• Patient population includes neurosciences, DBS (Deep Brain Stimulators), stroke, seizures, surgical/post-op spines, and neurological disorders
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 for floor patients; nursing aides available with a ratio of 1:7-10
• Telemetry is present on the unit; RNs verify monitor tech strip readings in Epic but are not required to read strips independently
• RT is available 24/7 and manages floor vents; RNs are not required to have vent experience
• Drip titration is performed per physician orders; common drips include Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin
• Charting is done in Epic
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend night schedule: Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday
• Holiday coverage is expected as part of the rotation
• 13-week contract
• Floating may be required to units 7E, 7W, 7NE, or 10E as first priority, then elsewhere in the hospital as needed

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required; NIHSS must be in hand at time of consideration
• ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong, recent neuro nursing experience required
• Recent Epic experience required
• Proficiency and frequent experience with G-tubes required
• Two references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN)
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit
• Charge nurse coverage is available 24/7
• Scrub color requirement: any combination of white and royal blue
• Travelers must reside more than 50 miles from all WVU facilities to be eligible (100 miles for Princeton Community Hospital)
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without a 2-year break
• Any background hits must be disclosed at the time of consideration
• Candidates may only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time