RN - Neuro MS

Cynet Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro MS unit in Connecticut. The role involves caring for patients on ortho-trauma and neurology services on a mixed unit, including stroke and neurology cases, with a 1:4-5 nurse to patient ratio.

Responsibilities include blood product administration, central line care, chest tube management, feeding tube care, and dysrhythmia interpretation. Must have an active license, BLS and NIHSS certifications, and at least 2 years of experience in neuro

Qualifications

• Neuro medical-surgical/telemetry experience required.
• Ability to float as needed.
• Required experience in ortho trauma and neurology.
• Active nursing license required.
• BLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Care for ortho-trauma and neuro patients on a mixed unit.
• Administer blood products, manage central lines and chest tubes.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and monitor telemetry.
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory, pharmacy services.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Neuro nursing

Orthopedic trauma care

Float ability

Job description

RN - Neuro MS

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Medical Surgical - Neuro

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required

License: Must have an active license prior to start date

Certifications: BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Neuro medical-surgical/telemetry experience required
• Ability to float as needed
• Required experience in ortho trauma and neurology

Description:This position involves working on a mixed unit with two main service lines: ortho-trauma and neurology.Candidates will care for patients including those recovering from neurosurgery, strokes, and other general neurology issues.The average patient-to-nurse ratio on this unit is 1:4-5 for both day and night shifts.Nursing responsibilities will include but are not limited to blood product administration, central line care, chest tube management, feeding tube care, and interpretation of dysrhythmias.Nurses will also be involved in isolation precautions, management of dysrhythmias, oxygen administration, and use of rapid response teams.It is essential to have prior experience with telemetry and orthopedic trauma.This role may require floating to alternate areas when necessary.Team collaboration with interdisciplinary support services such as physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy is vital.Candidates must be comfortable with a varying patient census and the potential to prioritize care for either ortho or neuro patients as needed.