```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit – North Carolina
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend requirement. Per unit needs scheduling (block scheduling not available). Float requirement to other ICU and intermediate care units as needed.
Highlights:
- 26-bed Neuroscience and Surgical Intensive Care Unit within a comprehensive stroke center
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 2:1, occasionally 3:1 or 1:1 based on acuity
- Advanced critical care experience with stroke management, ICP monitoring, seizure management, and complex drip titration
- Epic charting system with Pyxis medication management
- 24-hour orientation period with robust interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Contract length of 13 weeks or longer available through February 27
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience mandatory (first-time travelers not accepted)
- Active North Carolina or Compact State RN license
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start date
- Demonstrated proficiency in ventilator management, ICP monitoring, telemetry, arterial line management, EVD management, central line care, blood product administration, and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration
- Experience with hypothermia protocols (Arctic Sun/Zoll temperature management), lumbar drains, and post-neurosurgery patient management
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a diverse neuroscience patient population in a state-of-the-art comprehensive stroke center. You'll utilize advanced critical care skills daily while managing complex neurological conditions including traumatic brain injury, CVA/acute stroke, and post-neurosurgical patients. The unit provides excellent interdisciplinary collaboration and access to specialized equipment, making it an ideal environment for experienced ICU nurses seeking to advance their neuroscience expertise.
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