Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in neuro/spine patient care and be skilled in managing patients with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for neuro/spine patients, including those requiring pressors and BiPAP support.
• Monitor patients closely for signs of deterioration and anticipate the need for ICU-level care, including potential intubation.
• Manage patient ratios, typically 2:1, with the possibility of 1:1 care based on patient acuity.
• Perform clinical tasks such as chest tube management, wound vacs, dressing changes, femoral arterial sheath monitoring, and DKA management.
• Utilize BiPAP, High Flow oxygen, and care for patients post-TCAR and after femoral endarterectomy.
• Demonstrate competency in using arterial lines, Impella, and/or IABP as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Previous travel nursing experience is mandatory; first-time travelers will not be considered.
• Current certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) are required.

Work Environment

• Floating between ICU and other nursing units as needed.
• Weekend rotation required: Every other weekend.
• No on-call duty required.
• Standard shift times are 1900-0730 and 0700-1930.
• Professional scrub colors accepted.
• Facility has a total of 226 beds, including 20 Acute Care Unit (ACU) beds and 11 Critical Care Unit (CCU) beds.

EMR System

The candidate will utilize the EPIC electronic medical record system for patient documentation and management.

Location

This position is located in a community hospital setting in the city of [City], [State].