Travel Nurse RN - Neuro - $2,224 per week in Omaha, NE

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Medical Surgical Duration : 13 weeks Shift : 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum 2 years License : Required Certifications : BLS, NIHSS Must-Have : Ability to pass skills exam during orientation Description : RN's are required to pass a skills exam during orientation. This is an open book exam with all necessary resources provided. A minimum score of 90% is required to pass; failure to achieve this will result in termination. There is a radius rule of 50 miles; candidates may not be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated facilities. Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments. Refusal to remove artificial nails will lead to termination of contract. Drivers' licenses will be required and will be used to determine candidates' distance from the facility. Travel experience is preferred but strong candidates without it will be considered. Candidates must have clean background checks. This department cares for a variety of medical surgical patients including those with neurological conditions. Common patient diagnoses include stroke, stable neurological deficits, post-neurosurgery recovery, joint replacements, fractures, COPD exacerbations, and infections. Nurse-patient ratios are typically 1 : 5-6. Nurses will be required to titrate drips including heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine. There is a charge nurse on every shift who may take an assignment. Patient care technicians assist in the unit with a typical ratio of 1 : 10-20. Telemetry technicians will interpret strips; nurses should have basic tele awareness. Shifts are scheduled with some flexibility for block scheduling. Every other weekend and 2-3 holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year are required. Floating to other medical surgical areas is expected when necessary. Scrub color for nurses is navy blue. The unit utilizes mechanical lifts in every other room, emphasizing hourly rounding and responsiveness. Nurses will face a routine of multiple admissions and discharges each day. Success on this unit requires managing daily business, good attendance, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to patient care. The unit serves a diverse patient population.