Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Neuro Med-Surg / Telemetry

Location

Baltimore, MD | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on a 36-bed Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit serving patients with neurologic diagnoses including CVA, ischemic stroke, epilepsy, seizures, radiculopathy, cervical stenosis, rhabdomyolysis, post-laminectomy, post-ACDF, post-craniotomy, and ETOH withdrawal
• Manage pre- and post-neurosurgical patients, including those with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury
• Utilize continuous bedside EEG monitoring, telemetry, and bladder scanning in daily patient care
• Perform feeding-tube care, pre/post-hemodialysis care, surgical drain management, wound care/wound VAC, oxygen administration, and isolation/PPE protocols
• Float to Med-Surg and Med-Surg/Telemetry units within scope based on facility needs
• Document patient care using Cerner electronic health records; wear navy blue scrubs per unit dress code

Required Qualifications

• Valid Maryland RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience required
• Neurology experience required, including CVA/acute stroke care and pre/post-neurosurgery
• Experience with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, feeding-tube care, pre/post-hemodialysis care, renal failure, surgical drains, wound care/wound VAC, oxygen administration, and isolation/PPE required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Basic EKG assessment via Prophecy Relias required and must be successfully completed prior to orientation; Maryland-approved trauma education, 8 hours annual stroke CEs, and 4 hours annual trauma-related CEs required
• Local candidates are welcome

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Teaching hospital and Level I or Level II trauma center experience preferred
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification preferred
• Experience in a Certified Stroke Center or Epilepsy Monitoring Unit preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on a specialized Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry unit that is a Certified Stroke Center and Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, offering exposure to a diverse and complex neurological patient population
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career in a dynamic acute care environment