Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,131 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and NC/compact RN licensure.

Details

• 26-bed Neuro and Surgical ICU (NSICU) within a comprehensive stroke center
• Patient ratios of 2:1, occasionally 3:1
• Cares for neuroscience intensive care patients including stroke, ICP, and seizure management cases
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to other ICUs and intermediate units
• No block scheduling; staffing based on per unit needs
• Uses Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication systems

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Experience with ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry required
• Experience with stroke management, seizure management, titrating drips, and invasive equipment preferred
• Experience with EVD management, Ventilator management, Zoll temperature management/Arctic Sun, and PCAs
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending acceptable at submission)

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to neurological and surgical ICU patients
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at a different rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Previous PERM/PRN/EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO requests of 7 days or less may be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week due to orientation
• Weekly orientation provided, totaling approximately 24 hours
• Scrubs not provided; navy blue, white, or a combination of both required
• Travel pairs allowed with independent transportation and differing schedules
• Candidates interested in longer contracts beyond the 13-week minimum may indicate preference

American Traveler Job ID #P-766424. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neuro ICU

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