Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Winston Salem, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Surgical - Neuro Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with various neurological conditions, primarily focusing on stroke and potential neurosurgery patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year of direct MedSurg experience.
• Must have completed at least 2 successful contracts as a traveling nurse.
• Local candidates are welcome to apply.

Required Skills and Certifications

• IV start and telemetry skills.
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias.
• Experience with Med/Surg neurological conditions.
• Certifications: BCLS, NIH, NIHSS. ACLS certification is preferred but not required.

Preferred Skills

• ACLS certification.

Job Details

• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:6.
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15).
• Scheduling: Must work every other weekend, with float requirements to other Med/Surg/Tele areas as needed.
• Frequent floating may include COVID care units.

Patient Demographics

The unit primarily cares for stroke patients, as well as those with neurological diagnoses such as epilepsy, and traumatic or non-traumatic subdural hematomas.

Unit Details

• 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) with training for nurses in the EMU specialty.
• Daily census of approximately 42 patients.
• Unit systems in use include PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR.

Orientation and Attire

• Orientation period: 36 hours.
• Required attire: Navy scrubs.

Additional Notes

• All candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty.
• Block scheduling may not be guaranteed.
• Must have a strong background in Med/Surg nursing.