Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Wilmington, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse with experience in a neuro unit for a challenging and rewarding opportunity. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care throughout various neuro surgical procedures and diagnoses.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care on the Neuro unit, focusing on surgical procedures and specific neuro diagnoses.
• Maintain effective communication with healthcare team members using SBAR methodology.
• Utilize documentation and medication systems such as Pyxis and EPIC.
• Participate actively in storm response teams and disaster preparedness as needed.
• Adhere to unit staffing ratios, effectively managing care for 5-6 patients per nurse.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a medical-surgical or neuro setting required.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Neuro experience is highly preferred.

Work Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Contract options available for 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Weekend requirements include 12-16 shifts over the course of the contract.

Unit Orientation

New staff will undergo 2 orientation shifts on the unit following general hospital orientation to ensure a smooth transition and understanding of unit protocols.

Scrubs

Scrubs will be navy blue.

Additional Information

Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to the start of this specialty role.

Local candidates will be accepted at the local rate.