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Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit
$3,228/wk
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Additional Information
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience:
- Prior experience working on a dedicated neuro unit required.
- Heparin titrated drip experience required.
Special Requests:
- At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job.
- Block scheduling may be considered if staffing allows.
Unit Details:
- Common patient population includes stroke, spine surgery, seizure, brain tumor, head injury, other neuroscience cases, and some medical overflow.
- RNs titrate heparin drips based on PTT.
- House-wide telemetry; nurses do not read their own strips. Uses Philips monitors.
- High-flow oxygen for stable COVID patients only; rare on this unit.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Every other weekend; Saturday and Sunday are considered the weekend on both shifts.
- Every other holiday.
- No call.
Floating Requirements:
- Float in rotation with the rest of staff.
- General unit travelers float to general unit floors and take a full team.
- If floated outside of the general unit for urgent need, assignments are limited to skills the clinician is competent to perform and paired with a nurse trained for that unit.
Travel RN Job Salary & Responsibilities
Your travel RN salary is based on your specialty, experience, and where you secure your assignment. Registered Nurse job descriptions focus on technical knowledge and supervisory skills; attention to detail; and communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in critical situations. But, an RN’s responsibilities also require a combination of compassion, patience, and resilience.
This isn’t news to you. You came to Trusted because you’ve tried RN staffing agencies without the personal support you need. This doesn’t surprise us, either. We’re a team of Trusted nurses who’ve been in your shoes (those comfy, non-slip shoes). We’ll help advance your career on your terms.