Travel Nurse RN - Neurology
Waco, TX
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN – Neuro/Ortho Unit Job Breakdown

1. Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Neurology / Orthopedics (Neuro/Ortho)
• Unit Size: 15 beds
• Shift: Night shift, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
• Shift Length: Approximately 12.5 hours
• EHR/Charting: Epic
• Scrub Colors: Navy blue or maroon

2. Job Responsibilities

Patient care

• Provide direct nursing care according to the organization's established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Assess patients and monitor their conditions.
• Record and communicate patient status appropriately.
• Carry out physician orders and nursing orders.

Care coordination

• Coordinate care among multiple healthcare disciplines.
• Assess patients' discharge planning needs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to support appropriate discharge planning and continuity of care.

Clinical judgment

• Use critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Manage responsibilities in a stressful healthcare environment.

3. Unit Information

• Patient population: Neuro/Ortho patients.
• Number of beds: 15.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Dress code: Navy blue or maroon scrubs.

The description does not provide specific diagnoses, patient ratios, or required clinical procedures.

4. Qualifications and Requirements

The supplied description does not specify:

• Required nursing license or state.
• Minimum years of experience.
• Required certifications such as BLS or ACLS.
• Whether travel nursing experience is mandatory.
• Weekend, holiday, floating, or on-call requirements.

These details should be confirmed before submitting a candidate.