TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!
Job ID: 891836
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,996.22
Job TitleTravel RN - Neuroscience ICU (NSICU)
LocationAsheville, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week | 6 weekend shifts per scheduling period
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed Neuroscience ICU at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Care for neurology patients post-thrombectomy and post-TPA administration
- Manage post-neurosurgery patients and monitor neurological status
- Perform and assist with procedures including CRRT, bedside EVD management, and A-line monitoring
- Document patient care using Cerner electronic health record system
- Float as needed to other ICUs or step-down units per facility floating policy
Required Qualifications- Active RN license valid in North Carolina (or compact license eligibility)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills- Neurology ICU nursing experience strongly preferred
- Experience with care of post-thrombectomy, TPA, and post-neurosurgery patients
- Familiarity with Baxter infusion pumps
- Experience with CRRT and external ventricular drain (EVD) management
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a specialized neuroscience ICU with a focused, experienced care team
- Self-scheduling options available with consideration for unit needs