RN Med Surg Neuro Acute Care
Birmingham, AL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg (Travel)

Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical; Neuro Acute Care
• Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed (can be cancelled up to 3 times per contract)
• Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: May float to other units in the acute care division, including facilities within a 25-mile radius
• Unit Beds: 24
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• EMR System: Cerner
• Equipment: General hospital equipment for an acute care unit

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Medical/Surgical and Neuro Acute Care)
• Skills/Experience:

  • Neuro/post-stroke acute care
  • Dysphagia screenings
  • Stroke assessments
  • BCMA (Bar Code Medication Administration)
  • Time management
  • Interdisciplinary communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TR band management

Patient Population

• General Medicine patients, including stroke and neuro acute care cases

Work Environment & Culture

• Professional, adaptable, hardworking, and patient-centered team
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs; fingernails must comply with TJC and CMS guidelines; shoes must be closed-toed with backs

Additional Notes

• This position is within an acute care hospital setting known for excellence in stroke care and other specialized services.
• The role requires flexibility to float to other units and facilities nearby.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel RN position in Med Surg with neuro acute care focus.