Job Title: Neuro ICU Travel Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Neuro ICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day/Night rotation, every other weekend
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2 years of Neuro ICU experience
License: Valid state or compact nursing license required
Certifications: BCLS, ACLS, NIHSS (AHA Certifications only)
Must-Have:
IV Start
Telemetry
Ventilators
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
Description:
Position involves working in the Neuro ICU.
Shifts will rotate every 4 weeks.
Schedule consists of 3 shifts per week totaling 36 hours.
Patient ratio is estimated to be 1:1-2.
Floating to units of equivalent or lower acuity is required.
Daily responsibilities include accessing and managing ports, arterial line management, and care of ventilated patients.
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in interpreting dysrhythmias and managing central lines.
Experience with bedside procedures such as EVD monitoring and mechanical ventilation is essential.
Candidates should be comfortable with a wide range of patient diagnoses, including strokes and neuromuscular diseases.
Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services.
Two professional references are required, including at least one from a formal leadership capacity.
No coworker references are accepted.
Education must be from an accredited program.