Neuro Stepdown Registered Nurse

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Unit: Neuro/Vascular Step-Down & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Location : Roanoke, VA

Salary/Pay Rate : Min. $30/hour - $48/hour.

Schedule : Day/Evening Shift Rotation (D/E/EOW) and rotating holidays, Full-Time Onsite

Seniority : Staff-Level Registered Nurse (Step-Down/Observation Care)

About the Client & Location :

Join the team at a leading medical center in Virginia's Blue Ridge region, a facility renowned for its advanced specialty care and commitment to cutting-edge technology. This top-tier hospital is the region's premier hub for neuroscience care , offering an unparalleled environment for nurses who are passionate about complex neurological and vascular conditions.

Roanoke, Virginia , offers an exceptional lifestyle for healthcare professionals. Nestled in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains , the city is a hub for outdoor adventure, including world-class hiking, biking, and scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Roanoke combines affordable living with a vibrant downtown culture featuring local breweries, art museums, and unique dining. This is an ideal location for an RN seeking a high-caliber professional role within a supportive community environment that values work-life balance and a connection to nature.

Job Description :

As a Registered Nurse on the specialized Neuro Step-Down Unit , you will provide expert, step-down level care for patients recovering from a wide range of complex non-traumatic brain and vascular conditions. This niche unit focuses on diagnoses including Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke, Seizure Disorders, Brain Tumors/Cancer, and Neuromuscular Conditions , and also incorporates the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) . You will assume primary accountability for the individualized, age-specific nursing coordination of your assigned patients. This includes performing thorough admission and ongoing assessments, developing and evaluating interdisciplinary care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, and accurately administering treatments and medications using the electronic medical record (EPIC) system. Your daily mission is to deliver the highest quality of patient-centered care, demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in every patient and family encounter.

Required Skills :

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia, or eligibility to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
• Graduation from a school of professional nursing of an accredited college or an approved program.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EPIC) systems.
• Ability to obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Successful completion of facility orientation and competency requirements.

Preferred Skills :

• Prior experience in a Step-Down, Telemetry, or Intermediate Care setting.
• Specialized nursing experience in Neurology, Neurosurgery, or Stroke care .
• Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) , Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) , or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) , as needed for the role's scope.
• Demonstrated history of critical thinking and effective collaboration within a team-oriented care model.

Additional Information :

Sign On Bonus Available for experienced candidates.

Relocation Assistance case by case basis

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