Medical-Surgical RN – Orthopedic/Neurosurgical
Cheyenne, WY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Ortho/Neuro/Surgical) - Wyoming

Location

• City: Cheyenne, Wyoming

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work 12-hour shifts (06:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Medium-sized hospital setting
• Fast-paced unit with high turnover
• Must be willing to care for COVID-19 patients
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week period
• Holiday work required
• Some on-call shifts possible due to low census
• Opportunity for overtime and precepting
• Self-scheduling available with some flexibility requested
• Floating to Medical, Medical Oncology, and Telemetry units may be required (cardiac drips administered on these units)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wyoming
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience within the last year
• Orthopedic Neurology experience
• BLS Certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) knowledge

Orientation & Training

• Unit-specific orientation: 2-3 shifts during the first week

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse available as a resource (starts 1 hour before shift)
• CNA ratios typically 1:8-12; some CNA II staff assist with IV and Foley removal
• Respiratory therapy equipment used includes BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannulas

Additional Information

• Navy blue scrubs with facility logo required
• Nurses provided with phones and trackers
• Facility holds Magnet designation with stroke and bariatric certifications

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required or mentioned