RN Med Surg Neuro Acute Care
Birmingham, Alabama
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg (Travel)

Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical; Neuro Acute Care
• Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed (can be cancelled up to 3 times per contract)
• Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: May float to other units in the acute care division, including facilities within a 25-mile radius
• Unit Beds: 24
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• EMR System: Cerner
• Equipment: General hospital equipment for an acute care unit

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Medical/Surgical and Neuro Acute Care)
• Skills/Experience:

  • Neuro/post-stroke acute care
  • Dysphagia screenings
  • Stroke assessments
  • BCMA (Bar Code Medication Administration)
  • Time management
  • Interdisciplinary communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TR band management

Patient Population

• General Medicine patients, including stroke and neuro acute care cases

Work Environment & Culture

• Professional, adaptable, hardworking, and patient-centered team
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs; fingernails must comply with TJC and CMS guidelines; shoes must be closed-toed with backs

Additional Notes

• This position is within an acute care hospital setting known for excellence in stroke care and other specialized services.
• The role requires flexibility to float to other units and facilities nearby.

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