Travel Contract

Neuro Stepdown RN
Hickory, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

$1,840/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,840/week

Description

Job Opportunity: RN - Stepdown Neuro (Travel)

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Specialty: Neuro (Registered Nurse)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

Unit: Neuroscience/Neuro Progressive Post Surgical Unit (5th Floor)
Number of Openings: 2
Shift: PM
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: 72 hours over 6 weeks
Call Requirements: None
Float Requirements: As needed
Patient Population: Adult / Geriatrics
Number of Beds: 20
Patient Ratios: 5:1
Equipment Used: Masimo vital sign monitors, Zoll devices
Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner

Required Qualifications

Licenses: Registered Nurse License
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in Neuro specialty
Must Have Skills/Experience:
- Teamwork
- Neuro experience
- NIHSS proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership skills

Common Diagnoses/Treatments

Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Altered Mental Status (AMS)
Brain cancer
Spine and neck surgery
Craniotomy

Work Environment & Culture

Personality Fit: Personable, fun, humorous
Dress Code:
- Scrub color: Any (no cartoons)
- Unacceptable attire: Nurse-style sweatshirts with no hoods, nurse t-shirts on Fridays and weekends

Additional Notes

Orientation occurs twice monthly
Facility includes specialized centers such as Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, Orthopedics, General & Vascular Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Center, and Level 3 NICU
No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for an RN with neuro experience seeking a travel assignment in a supportive and specialized post-surgical neuro unit.

Employer

LifePoint

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$1,152–3,533/week

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About Hickory, NC

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Hickory, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Hickory, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
In winter, average highs are around 49°F, and average lows are around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Hickory, NC is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Hickory, NC has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Hickory, NC offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international flavors.
The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports in the nearby lakes and parks.

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