Registered Nurse (Neuro Stepdown (SDU)) | $44.06/hr | No Client Interview Needed!

Job description

Registered Nurse (Neuro Stepdown (SDU)) - Marrero, LA 70072 (#SM0114)

✅ Why Join Us
✔️ Earn $44.06 per hour
✔️ Flexible per-diem schedule based on your preferred days and hours
✔️ No client interview required
✔️ Start working immediately after credentialing
✔️ Instant access to available shifts through the scheduling platform
✔️ Build specialized Neuro Stepdown experience in a hospital setting
✔️ Make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from neurological conditions

✅ Employment Details
✔️ Location: Marrero, LA 70072
✔️ Employment Type: Per-Diem
✔️ Schedule: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM CDT (30-minute break)
✔️ Job Number: #SM0114

✅ Qualifications
✔️ Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree)
✔️ Active Louisiana RN License required
✔️ Current BLS Certification required
✔️ Minimum of 1 year of relevant nursing experience required
✔️ Proficient in telemetry monitoring, neurological assessments, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, suctioning, IV medication administration, and management of non-titratable IV drips
✔️ Strong clinical judgment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills

✅ Key Responsibilities
✔️ Perform frequent neurological assessments, including GCS scoring, pupil checks, motor strength, sensation, and coordination evaluations
✔️ Care for patients with stroke, TIA, seizure disorders, brain tumors, head trauma, and stable post-neurosurgical conditions
✔️ Monitor cardiac telemetry and respond to arrhythmias or changes in patient condition
✔️ Administer medications, IV fluids, anticoagulants, anti-epileptics, and antihypertensives as ordered
✔️ Provide post-thrombectomy and post-craniotomy care for patients transitioning from ICU-level care
✔️ Assist with ADLs while maintaining fall prevention and patient safety measures
✔️ Educate patients and families on stroke prevention, medications, rehabilitation, and discharge planning
✔️ Recognize neurological deterioration and escalate care appropriately
✔️ Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient education