# Job Opportunity – Neuro ICU Registered Nurse – North CarolinaStart Date: September 28, 2026Location: Charlotte, North CarolinaCompensation: Details provided to qualified applicantsSchedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), 36 hours per week, every other weekend requiredHighlights:
- Comprehensive Stroke Center specializing in acute stroke care, with stroke patients representing the largest patient population
- Patient ratios typically 2:1, may flex to 3:1 during high census periods
- Average daily census of 11-12 patients in a 13-bed unit
- Contract lengths from 13 weeks up to February 27, 2027
- No call requirement; floating within facility required
- 24-hour orientation (2 shifts) with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Epic charting system with Pyxis medication management
Requirements:
- Current RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license)
- Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required (strong neuro critical care background essential)
- Previous travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Proficiency in Epic charting system required
- Demonstrated expertise in: ventilator management, IV starts, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, blood product administration, central line care, continuous IV sedation, CVA/acute stroke management, external ventricular drains (EVD), ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery management, isolation precautions/PPE, and lumbar drain experience
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Arterial line management experience
Patient Population:
As a comprehensive stroke center, you will care for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes (including subarachnoid hemorrhage), subdural hematomas, craniotomies, carotid stents, carotid endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, depth electrodes, and myasthenia gravis. Experience with various drains including EVDs, lumbar drains, hemovacs, and Camino ICP monitoring devices is essential.
Special Equipment:
EVD, lumbar drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun therapeutic temperature management systems
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a specialized neuro critical care team at a comprehensive stroke center where you'll make a significant impact on patients experiencing complex neurological emergencies. This high-acuity environment offers the opportunity to work with advanced neuro monitoring equipment and collaborate with a full interdisciplinary support team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. With a manageable patient census and structured orientation, you'll have the resources and support needed to excel in this challenging and rewarding specialty.