Neuro ICU RN
Newburgh, IN
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Neuro Surgical Med Surg Tele RN – Nights | Deaconess Gateway

Location: Deaconess Gateway – Indiana
Shift: 12 Hour Nights | 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hrs/week (48 available upon request)

Job Overview

Seeking an experienced Neuro Surgical Med Surg Tele RN for a busy neuro-focused surgical floor caring for post-op neuro and medical patients. Ideal candidate will have strong neuro assessment skills, prior travel experience, and trauma hospital background.

Patient Population

• CVA / Stroke Patients
• Neuro-Surgical / Post-Op Craniotomy Patients
• Elective Back/Neck Surgeries
• Cerebral Angiograms
• General Medical / Psych Overflow

Required Skills

• NIHSS / Dysphagia Screening
• Strong Neuro Assessments
• Basic Telemetry Interpretation
• Strict I&O Monitoring
• Foley / Straight Cath
• Heparin Drip Initiation/Titration
• Blood Product Administration
• Venipuncture / Blood Cultures
• NG Tubes
• Drain Management
• Stable Drips (Protonix, Lasix, etc.)

Requirements

• Active Compact RN License
• AHA BLS Required
• NIHSS Required
• Minimum 2 Years Strong Neuro Experience
• At Least 1 Prior Travel Assignment
• Trauma Level II Experience Required
• Recent Epic Systems Experience Required

Unit Details

• 37 Beds
• Ratios:
  • Days: 1:5–6
  • Nights: 1:5–7
• Charge Nurse Takes Partial Assignment
• Strong Leadership / Supportive Team

Float Requirements

Traveler will float first within skillset and may float to:

• Deaconess Midtown (8 miles)
• Deaconess Henderson (11 miles)

Schedule / Weekend

• No Block Scheduling
• 3 Weekends Every 6 Weeks
• Every Other Holiday

Important Notes

• NO LOCAL CANDIDATES – 40 Mile Radius Rule
• 3 Call-Ins May Result in Termination
• Teaching Hospital – May Precept Students/New Hires
• Navy Blue Scrubs Required
• No Competing Agency/Hospital Logos
  
  For 48 hours $2600/week