Job Summary:
Neurosurgical Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (MS NEURO) – Nights – at a designated healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized care for neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including those with cerebrovascular accidents, post-op cranial surgeries, and cerebral angiograms. The role requires strong neuro assessments, critical thinking skills, and the ability to manage complex patient needs during night shifts.
Job Details:
- Location: Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Current active compact license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), minimum of 2 years of neuro experience, at least 1 travel assignment, trauma level II experience, recent Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience, and associate degree or certificate.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro assessments such as NIHSS/dysphagia screening, tele interpretation skills, and proficiency in clinical procedures including blood administration, venipuncture, Foley catheter placement, and NG tube management.
- Float: First to float within skillset; potential to float within campuses and to cross-campus locations with a 2-hour notice.
- On Call/Call Back: Not applicable.
- Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Three weekends out of every six-week schedule, and every other holiday.
- Additional Information: The unit has 37 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:5 to 1:7 during night shifts. The facility maintains a strong leadership team and expects resilient, social candidates who can manage change effectively. Scrub color is navy blue, with no competing logos. May require precepting students and new hires.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
