Medical-Surgical Neuro RN
Milwaukee, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Med Surg Nurse (Neuro)

Employment Type: Contractor
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical Neuro unit specializing in neurological and spine patient care, including post-surgical recovery.

Patient Population

• Neurological cases: craniectomies, strokes, TIAs, seizures, dizziness, syncope, dementia
• Spine cases: anterior, posterior, lateral fusions, discectomy
• General medical overflow: wounds, chest pain, COVID, sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, gastrointestinal bleeding, cellulitis

Patient Ratios

• RN Day shift: ideally 3-4 patients (up to 5)
• RN Night shift: 1:6-8
• Tech Day shift: 1:4-5
• Tech Night shift: 1:6-8

Required Certifications

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

Required Skills

• Basic medical-surgical nursing skills
• Wound care and wound vac management
• Neuro checks
• Trach management (T-mist mask)
• Incision and drain/tube care
• BiPap and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
• Post-surgical recovery, especially spinal surgeries

Preferred Skills:

• Chest tube and lumbar drain care
• IV skills
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation (note: RN may need to sign off on rhythm strips; telemetry tech available for interpretation)

Note: No ventilator management required.

Support on Unit

• Charge nurse with full patient assignment
• Unit secretary available 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Respiratory therapist available 24/7
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with tele tech support
• Phlebotomy assistance for peripheral blood draws

Technology and Equipment

• EPIC electronic health record system (preferred)
• Alaris infusion pumps
• Pyxis medication dispensing system
• GE patient monitors

Floating Assignments

• Medical-Surgical Unit (MSU)
• Telemetry
• COVID unit
• Medical-Surgical overflow
• Emergency Department holding area (1:4 patient ratio)

Travelers will float first.

Orientation

• One shift of unit-specific training
• First day includes 4 hours of New Employee Orientation and 8 hours of preceptor-led training

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• 6-week schedule provided 1-2 weeks in advance
• No self-scheduling
• Shift times:

  • Day: 07:00 - 19:30
  • PM: 11:00 - 23:30
  • Night: 19:00 - 07:30
• Return to Office (RTO) approval up to 7 days

Work Policies

• No on-call required
• Holiday work expectation: 1 holiday
• Fatigue policy limits work to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Any color except camo, denim, or hoodies
• Pain management documentation required before and after medication administration, with adherence to pain score protocols
• Free parking available
• 24/7 security escort service to/from parking lots
• Shuttle services available during winter
• Day shift parking: 1 block from hospital
• Night shift parking: hospital parking lots
• Team-oriented, supportive, and friendly work culture with nurses ranging from new grads to 5 years experience

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of experience in medical-surgical nursing or neuro specialty
• First-time travelers are welcome (no prior travel experience required)

This position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive resources and a focus on neurological and spine patient care.