Travel Neuro Med-Surg RN
Morgantown, WV
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Neuro MedSurg RN Travel Assignment

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Unit: 6 WEST - Neuro
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Beds: 20 beds (14 floor)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6 for floor patients
• Nurse Aids: Yes, 3 per shift with ratios of 1:7-10
• Charge Nurse: Available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy: RT available 24/7; floor vents managed by RT and physicians; no vent experience required for RNs
• Telemetry: Unit has telemetry; RNs do not read strips but verify monitor tech’s readings in Epic

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Neurosciences
• Deep Brain Stimulators (DBS)
• Stroke
• Seizures
• Surgical/Post-Op Spines
• Neurological Disorders

Required Certifications & Skills

• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA) required
  • NIHSS certification required and must be in hand at time of submission
  • ACLS preferred
• Experience:

  • Strong overall Neuro experience required
  • Recent Epic experience required
  • Proficiency and frequent experience with G-tubes
• Medication Titration:

  • Titration only by physician orders in step-down setting; some protocols may allow RN titration with education

Common Drips Managed

• Amiodarone
• Cardizem
• Nitro
• Dopamine
• Nipride
• Ketamine
• Lasix
• Bumex
• Insulin

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Weekend Shifts:

  • Weekend day positions: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Weekend night positions: Friday, Saturday, Sunday OR Saturday, Sunday, Monday
  • Weekday nights: every other weekend or 3 weekend shifts per schedule
• Holiday Work: Travelers expected to participate in holiday rotation
• Shift Orientation: 1 shift on unit; weekend nights 7pm-7:30am (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon)
• Floating: Possible float to 7E, 7W, 7NE, or 10E as first priority, then hospital-wide if needed
• Dress Code: Any combination of white and royal blue

Additional Notes

• Any background hits must be disclosed at time of submission
• Travelers should be flexible; 3 consecutive shifts may be allowed but not guaranteed

Experience Requirements

• Neuro Specialty Experience: Strong neuro experience required (no explicit years stated, but emphasis on proficiency and recent Epic experience)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified or required