Registered Nurse; RN - Stroke ACE Med​/Surg

Registered Nurse (RN) - Stroke ACE Med/Surg

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$37.50/hr - $56.25/hr

• Provide care for patients being treated for Stroke, ACE (Acute Care for the Elderly) and Acute Medical/Surgical diagnosis.

• Acquire Stroke NIHSS certification: provides skills to assess post‑stroke patients, the trajectory of patient outcomes and impact on their activity of daily living.
• Deep specialty focus on Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE).
• Continuous learning opportunities with medical/surgical patients through a wide variety of patient diagnoses, chronic conditions and treatment plans.
• Build a strong foundation in nursing skills.
• Become Certified in the Specialty of Med/Surg.

• Night shift differential: $5.00 per hour
• SIGN‑ON BONUS: up to $10,000
• Loan Forgiveness up to $21,000 over 4 years
• Tuition Assistance: up to $5,250 per year
• Competitive benefit package
• Nurse Residency for RNs with less than 1 year experience
• RN Referral up to $5,000
• Military/Veteran Friendly
• Full Time 12‑hour shifts: every third weekend rotation / 50% holiday rotation (and/or Weekend Program)

• Develop skills with Stroke NIHSS certification, ACE education and training, telemetry, variety of med/surg patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Participate in Nurse Residency and Preceptor‑directed orientation.
• Ensure continuity of patient care through 12‑hour shifts, patient‑centered care and team‑minded support.
• Become a valued member of a highly skilled, resilient, versatile nursing team committed to quality and compassionate care for diverse patient populations.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.

• Newly Licensed RNs and experienced RNs welcomed!

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.