Mobile Stroke Transport Unit – Registered Nurse 2, Inpatient Per Diem
About the role
The Mobile Stroke Transport RN is a member of a multi‑disciplinary team functioning in the pre‑hospital setting to expedite the care of patients with suspected stroke. This per diem position is based at 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, NY 14620 (Department: Neuro ICU Nursing/SMH). The role involves responding to suspected stroke calls in the community as part of an emergency medical response team, performing NIH stroke scale assessments, communicating with stroke physicians via telemedicine, administering medications, and participating in equipment maintenance, quality improvement reviews, and ongoing program development.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent direct patient care based on established standards.
- Contribute to unit activities and support enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
- Support peers in the delivery of patient care services and assume expanded roles such as charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member.
- Respond to suspected stroke calls in the community as part of an emergency medical response team.
- Perform NIH stroke scale assessments.
- Communicate with stroke physicians via telemedicine.
- Administer medications per protocol.
- Participate in equipment maintenance, quality improvement reviews, and ongoing program development.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of neuroscience critical care or emergency department experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
Pay
Hourly compensation range: $43.07 – $58.14. Individual rates are set within this range based on market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity.
Schedule
- Per diem (Time as Reported / Per Diem)
- Rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights)
- Weekends as needed, primarily days
- Scheduled weekly hours: as scheduled