Neuro PCU RN
Baltimore, MD
NuWest Travel Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg (Neuro / Neurosurgical / Stroke)

Specialty: Med/Surg – Neuro, Neurosurgical, Stroke

Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Employment Type: Travel Contract

Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Schedule: 3 x 12 Hours, Nights. Every other weekend and holidays as needed. On-call: 2 (12-hour) shifts per 6-week schedule.

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

NuWest is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel contract in Baltimore, Maryland. This role provides nursing care to adult patients in neurosurgical intermediate care, stroke, and acute neurological settings. The patient population includes spinal surgery, intracranial and subarachnoid hemorrhage, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS, seizure disorders, and other conditions affecting the brain or spinal column. The ideal candidate is a skilled, detail-oriented neuro nurse who is comfortable with telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, patient-centered nursing care to adult neurological and neurosurgical patients, following the plan of care and physician orders
• Perform frequent neurological assessments and monitor for changes in condition, intervening and escalating promptly
• Monitor telemetry and hemodynamic status, interpret findings, and respond to abnormal results
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely and accurately
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for neurosurgical and spinal surgery patients, including wound, drain, and mobility management
• Care for stroke and seizure patients using established protocols and safety precautions
• Document care, assessments, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients and families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning and discharge readiness

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in Maryland (or compact license, where applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of intermediate care (IMC) level experience, including experience with neurology patients
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including every other weekend, holidays as needed, and on-call shifts
• Must be able to pass required background checks and drug screening

Why NuWest?

At NuWest, we connect talented healthcare professionals with opportunities that fit their experience, career goals, and lifestyle.

NuWest Benefits may include:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Direct deposit
• Referral bonuses
• Personalized support from your NuWest recruiting and account management team
• Credentialing and compliance support
• Exclusive healthcare opportunities nationwide
• 24/7 support while you’re on assignment
• Ready for your next Registered Nurse opportunity? Apply today and let NuWest help you take the next step in your healthcare career!