Neuro Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Baltimore, MD
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg Telemetry (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Baltimore, MD | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Every other weekend and holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit serving patients with neurologic diagnoses including CVA, ischemic stroke, epilepsy, seizures, radiculopathy, rhabdomyolysis, post-craniotomy, post-laminectomy, post-ACDF, and ETOH withdrawal
• Monitor and interpret telemetry; utilize continuous bedside EEG monitoring and bladder scanning as part of routine unit practice
• Deliver CVA/acute stroke care and pre/post-neurosurgery care, including management of patients with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury
• Perform feeding-tube care, pre/post-hemodialysis care, surgical drain management, wound care/wound VAC, oxygen administration, and isolation/PPE protocols
• Document accurately using Cerner electronic health records
• Float to Med-Surg and Med-Surg/Telemetry units within scope based on facility needs; maintain a patient ratio of 1:5

Required Qualifications

• Valid Maryland RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience required; neurology experience required
• CVA/acute stroke care and pre/post-neurosurgery experience required; spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury experience required
• ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Maryland-approved trauma education required; 8 hours annual stroke CEs and 4 hours annual trauma-related CEs required
• Basic EKG assessment via Prophecy Relias required and must be successfully completed prior to orientation; onsite pass/fail EKG exam required
• Local candidates are welcome

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Teaching hospital and Level I or Level II trauma center experience preferred
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification preferred
• Familiarity with Certified Stroke Center protocols and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit environments preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on a specialized 36-bed Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit that functions as both a Certified Stroke Center and a Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, offering exposure to a diverse and complex neurologic patient population
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an accessible opportunity for RNs looking to begin their travel nursing career in a dynamic acute care environment