Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Registered Nurse - Neurosurgical Unit
Schedule
4x12.0 Rotating Shift Schedule - Includes Weekends, Holidays, On-Call, and Callback per Unit Needs.
Job Description
The neurosurgical unit offers extraordinary opportunities to care for a diverse patient population. Work with multidisciplinary teams who specialize in brain tumors, spinal malformations, neuroendovascular, and epilepsy surgery. This is a mixed-acuity unit with both floor-level and an 8-bed high-acuity step-down unit for patients with more complex needs requiring hemodynamic and neurological monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Q1 neuro checks and manage complex patients requiring specialized monitoring.
- Administer IV therapies including 3% NS and Cardene drips.
- Oversee EVDs, lumbar drains, subdural drains, and arterial lines.
- Support procedures such as carotid endarterectomy and aneurysm coiling/clips.
- Manage deep brain stimulation (DBS) insertions and VP shunts.
- Implement seizure management protocols and other nursing interventions.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Must have 2 years of Stepdown/PCU experience.
- Current RN License in New York only.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
- Telemetry experience is required.
- ACLS certification from the American Heart Association preferred.
- NIHSS certification required.
- High acuity stroke and neurosurgery experience is mandatory.
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!