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

Job Opportunity: RN - Telemetry (NeuroSpine Medical Surgical)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
• Schedule Requirements: Holidays and every other weekend required; block scheduling approved
• Call Requirements: Voluntary
• Unit Beds: 24
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 or 1:6
• Floating: Required (may float to other units)
• EMR System: Cerner
• Department Scrub Color: Navy

Scope of Role

• Care for higher acuity Med-Surg patients with diagnoses including:

  • Stroke
  • Seizures
  • Post-op Neuro/spinal surgeries
  • Level 2 trauma patients
  • Level 1 trauma post-ICU care
  • DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
  • Renal failure
  • General post-op care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 and Level 2 trauma patients
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Expertise in Neuro assessments
• Chest tube management
• Groin site management post-Interventional Radiology (IR)

Additional Information

• Local candidates within 50 miles will not be accepted
• Must attach required license and certifications with application

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro RN nurses comfortable with critical care and telemetry in a fast-paced hospital setting.