RN Neuro Stepdown
Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - Stepdown Neuro (Travel)

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Specialty: Neuro (Neuroscience/Neuro Progressive Post Surgical Unit)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: PM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: 72 hours over 6 weeks
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 2
• Unit: 5th Floor, Neuro Progressive Post Surgical Unit
• Number of Beds: 20
• Patient Ratios: 5:1
• Patient Population: Adult / Geriatrics
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Altered Mental Status (AMS), Brain Cancer, Spine and Neck Surgery, Craniotomy
• Equipment Used: Masimo vital sign monitors, Zoll devices
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner

Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in Neuro specialty
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Licenses: Registered Nurse License
• Skills:

  • Must have teamwork skills
  • Neuro experience required
  • NIHSS certification required
• Preferred Skills: Leadership experience
• Float Requirements: As needed

Work Environment & Culture

• Personality Fit: Personable, fun, humorous
• Dress Code:

  • Scrub color: Any (no cartoons)
  • Unacceptable attire: Nurse-style sweatshirts with no hoods, nurse t-shirts on Fridays and weekends

Additional Notes

• Orientation occurs twice monthly
• No call requirements
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for RNs with neuro experience looking for a travel assignment in a supportive, team-oriented environment with a focus on neurological post-surgical care.