RN - Neuro Med/Surg Telemetry
Fort Wayne, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN - Telemetry (Neuro Medsurg)

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Medsurg / Telemetry
• Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM, every other weekend
• Time Off: Up to 1 week pre-approved time off allowed
• Floating: Yes, may be required to float to other units
• Patient Ratio: 5:1 or 6:1
• Number of Beds: 24
• EMR System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Skills and Scope of Role

• Expertise in neuro assessments
• Critical thinking skills
• Drain management and post-surgical care
• Chest tube management
• Groin site management post Interventional Radiology (IR)
• Care for patients with:

  • Stroke
  • Seizures
  • Post-op neuro surgeries
  • Level 2 trauma patients
  • Level 1 trauma post-ICU care
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Renal failure
  • General post-op care

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted.
• Travelers must attach required licenses and certifications to avoid rejection.
• No block scheduling.
• Maximum return to office (RTO) time off allowed: 1 week.