Neuro Med/Surg Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity – Neuro Med/Surg Unit, Nashville, TN

Unit Information

• Unit: 3rd Floor, Neuro Med/Surg
• Number of Beds: 20
• Patient Ratios: 6:1
• Staffing: Tech support available on day and night shifts; Unit secretary on site 7am-7pm
• Equipment: IV Pumps, Telemetry, Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs), Continuous Pulse Oximetry, Feeding Pumps, PCA pumps, EKG machines, bladder scanner, iMobile communication technology
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week; 2 weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule
• Floating Policy: Contract staff float first; rotation used when multiple contract staff are scheduled
• Patient Experience: Emphasis on attentive, compassionate care; bedside shift reports; building personal connections with patients and families; involving family in care plans

Hospital Certifications

• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center
• Certified Chest Pain Center

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Med/Surg experience
• Ability to prioritize care and multitask
• Skills in starting IVs, basic wound care, maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
• Active RN license
• BLS certification

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs (tops and bottoms)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped Neuro Med/Surg unit with supportive staffing and a focus on patient-centered care within a certified trauma and stroke center.