Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit requiring prior travel experience and dedicated neuro unit background.

Details

• Work on a 54-bed Neuro Med-Surg Acute unit in a hospital acute care setting
• Care for patients with stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, and other neuroscience diagnoses, with some medical overflow
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Utilizes EPIC EMR
• Night shift schedule with 4 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Titration of drips required, including heparin gtt based on PTT
• House-wide telemetry monitoring using Phillips monitors, no need to read own strips
• Charge nurse and house supervisor present 24/7
• Nurse aide/PCT support with ratios of 1:9-10 on days/evenings and 1:10-12 on nights
• Float rotation required within general unit; may float to other units only for skills-competent tasks under supervision
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) requirement
• Every other holiday requirement
• No call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; no first-time travelers considered
• Previous experience on a dedicated neuro unit required
• Heparin drip titration experience required
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a Level 1 trauma neuro med-surg environment
• Titrate medication drips, including heparin based on PTT levels
• Troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment such as high flow oxygen for stable COVID patients, though uncommon on this unit
• 2-day unit-specific orientation includes computer training with an educator, followed by 1 day of patient care with a preceptor
• No scrub color requirement, but tattoos must be covered and only ear piercings are permitted while on duty
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction, though local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility