Travel Nurse RN - Neuro - $1,758 per week in Englewood, CO

Job Title : RN - Neurotrauma Profession : Registered Nurse Specialty : Medical-Surgical Duration : Seasonal - Travel Shift : Night Shift Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum 2 years License : RN License Required Certifications : NIH Certification, BLS Must-Have : Candidates must have heavy medical-surgical background. Description : This position is for a travel RN specializing in neurotrauma. The unit has a total of 38 beds and a staff of 55. The day shift typically has a ratio of 4-5 RNs to each charge nurse. For night shift, there is usually 1-2 charge nurses depending on staffing. The patient ratios currently run from 4 : 1 to 5 : 1 due to staffing challenges. Equipment used in the unit includes IV pumps, seizure monitoring, Bi-PAP, C-PAP, and glucometers. The electronic medical record system utilized is Meditech. Candidates must possess NIH certification and BLS. A preferred qualification is ACLS certification and neuro experience. Typical procedures performed on the unit include NIH / stroke assessments and neuro assessments. Fall risk assessments, tracheostomy care, and management of feeding tubes are also common. We seek highly motivated team players with great critical thinking skills. Ideal candidates can multi-task, take initiative, and adapt to changing situations. Being positive, energetic, and engaged in patient experience tactics is essential. We welcome applicants who are passionate about serving the neuro patient population.