Registered Nurse / Telemetry

Job Summary Registered Nurse, Telemetry. The position provides specialized care for neurology, neurosurgical, and telemetry patients in a high-acuity acute care setting. The role requires proficiency with the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), experience caring for varied neurological diagnoses, and participation in a rotating schedule that includes nights and weekends. Job Details

• Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of nursing experience, including at least 6 months of neurology experience; current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; compact nursing license in hand; required experience with Epic charting; proficiency in neurology patient care, stroke assessment, BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, craniotomy care, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, neuro stepdown care, pre- and post-neurosurgery care, procedural sedation administration and monitoring, spinal cord injury care, telemetry, and traumatic brain injury care.
• Schedule: Night shifts of 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week; weekends required every other weekend.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The assignment supports neuroscience, neurology, neurosurgical, and telemetry patients, with expected patient ratios of approximately 1:5. Clinical operations include care within a designated stroke unit and support for thrombectomy-capable services, spine care, and epilepsy care. Holiday coverage may be required.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits