Job Title:Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry (Stroke Unit)
Location:Towson, MD
Contract Duration:3 Months+
Shift:Nights – 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
Hours:36 hours/week guaranteed
Pay Rate:$58/hr. on W2
Unit:Stroke Unit
Position Summary:
Facilityis seeking a skilledMed Surg/Telemetry RNto join theirStroke Unit. The RN will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from stroke and other telemetry-monitored conditions. This role demands clinical precision, rapid decision-making, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with nursing standards and client policies
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and neurological changes in stroke patients
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Accurately document care, patient progress, and changes in condition
- Respond promptly to critical changes in patient status
- Provide patient/family education and emotional support
- Float to care for telemetry patients as needed
Required Experience & Certifications:- 2+ years recent Med Surg and Telemetry experience–REQUIRED
- 2+ years experience with stroke patients–REQUIRED
- NIHSS certificationvia [NIHStrokeScale.org] –REQUIRED
- ACLS and BLS (AHA)–REQUIRED
- Maryland RN licenseorCompact License–REQUIRED