Registered Nurse

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Neurology

Care for patients. Support clinical research.

Join Kelly Government Solutions through its partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Provide neurology nursing care for clinical research patients at the NIH Clinical Center.

Work with an interdisciplinary team supporting the NIH Intramural Research Program.

Position Details

• Location: NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD
• Hours and schedule: Full-time nights ; 2 x 8-hour and 2 x 12-hour shifts; weekends and holidays as needed
• Pay Rate: $58.00/hour
• Contract length: Opportunity for continued, long-term engagement

What You'll Do

Responsibilities may vary by unit, patient population, research protocols, organizational policies, and demonstrated competency. The client will confirm final duties during selection and onboarding.

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients with neurological conditions in a biomedical research setting.
• Assess neurological status and promptly report changes in consciousness, cognition, mobility, sensation, or seizure activity.
• Carry out individualized care plans and seizure, fall, aspiration, and other safety precautions.
• Administer medications and treatments, monitor responses, and document care accurately.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, support research activities within your role, and educate and advocate for patients and caregivers.
• Follow NIH policies, Joint Commission standards, and requirements for infection prevention, patient safety, confidentiality, HIPAA, and documentation.
• Float only within your demonstrated competency when needed.

What You’ll Need

• Required education: BSN, accredited nursing diploma, or ADN from an accredited university; successfully passed NCLEX.
• Required licensure: Current, active, valid, unrestricted RN license in at least one U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Certifications: Current BLS; ACLS if required.
• Required experience: At least 2 years of acute care hospital nursing in Medical-Surgical care, with strong neurology and seizure experience.
• Credentialing and eligibility: Successfully complete NIH Clinical Center credentialing and onboarding, including verification of licensure, education, experience, clinical competency, health and immunization requirements, BLS certification, N95 fit testing, background processing, orientation, and required training. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required.

Benefits and Support

Kelly supports employees with benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account.

Ready to Apply?

Apply online to share your skills and experience. A full job description can be made available during the selection process.

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