Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Baltimore, MD
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse / Neuro Med-Surg Tele

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse specializing in Neuro Med-Surg and Telemetry. This role is critical in providing compassionate care to patients with neurologic conditions while supporting their recovery and rehabilitation.

Shift Details

This position requires a commitment to a 3x12 schedule, working from 7 PM to 7:30 AM.

Time Off Restrictions

• The system will automatically approve requests for time off (RTO) of 14 days or less.
• Requests for time off are not approved during winter and summer holidays, as these are required work periods.
• No time off is permitted on hard-to-fill days such as Easter, Mother's Day, or Father's Day.

Floating Requirements

Travelers may be required to float to other units based on hospital needs, primarily between Med-Surg and Med-Surg/Telemetry units within their scope of practice.

Patient Ratios

The typical patient ratio is 1:5.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience is required.
• Experience in neurology is essential.
• Preferred experience includes working in a teaching hospital and a Level I or Level II trauma setting.
• CVA/acute stroke care and pre/post-neurosurgery experience are necessary.
• Experience with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury is required.
• Feeding-tube care, pre/post-hemodialysis care, and renal-failure experience are necessary.
• Experience in surgical drain management, wound care/wound VAC, oxygen administration, and isolation/PPE protocols are essential.

Weekend and Holiday Requirements

The role requires availability to work every other weekend and holiday.

Certification Requirements

• ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications are mandatory.
• A Basic EKG assessment, which must be completed successfully before attending orientation, is required.
• Maryland-approved trauma education is necessary.
• 8 hours of annual stroke continuing education and 4 hours of annual trauma-related continuing education are required.
• TCRN certification is preferred.

Licensure Requirements

A valid RN license in Maryland or a compact RN license is required upon submission.

Unit Information

This role involves working on a 36-bed Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit. The unit is a certified stroke center and a Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Although most patients have neurologic diagnoses, the unit also serves as a telemetry overflow for various patient populations. Common conditions include:

• CVA and ischemic stroke
• Epilepsy and seizures
• Radiculopathy and cervical stenosis
• Rhabdomyolysis
• Post-laminectomy, post-ACDF, post-craniotomy
• ETOH withdrawal

Continuous bedside EEG monitoring, telemetry, and bladder scanning are utilized on this unit. The charting system in use is Cerner, and the required scrub color for this position is navy blue.

Embark on this rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients navigating neurological challenges. We look forward to your application.