Travel RN - PCU Stroke Unit

Lambstaffing; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Lambstaffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PCU stroke unit in High Point, NC. This unit cares for intermediate patients with stroke, heart failure, and related conditions, requiring NIHSS certification and telemetry proficiency.

Expect 1:4 RN to CNA ratios, 7a-7:30p / 7p-7:30a shifts, and strong leadership support. BLS/ACLS NIHSS are required, and prior travel experience is noted as a plus.

Qualifications

• RN with 1+ year in intermediate care or PCU
• Active BLS and ACLS
• NIHSS certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide general care for intermediate patients on the stroke unit.
• Monitor and titrate hemodynamic infusions (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Nitro, Amio)
• Telemetry rhythm interpretation with cardiac monitoring support
• Detect neurological changes and escalate promptly

Skills

Telemetry analysis

Vital signs monitoring

Neuro assessment

Cardiac drips management

Rapid escalation

Education

RN licensure (US)

Tools

EPIC/EMR

Omnicell

Baxter IV pumps

Alaris pumps

Job description

Lambstaffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PCU stroke unit in High Point, NC. This unit cares for intermediate patients with stroke, heart failure, and related conditions, requiring NIHSS certification and telemetry proficiency.

Expect 1:4 RN to CNA ratios, 7a-7:30p / 7p-7:30a shifts, and strong leadership support. BLS/ACLS NIHSS are required, and prior travel experience is noted as a plus.