Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Charlotte, NC

Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to a complex Neuro ICU patient population including strokes (ischemic, hemorrhagic, SAH), craniotomies, carotid procedures, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, and myasthenia gravis. Manage and monitor external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, and ICP monitoring devices including Camino, LICOX, and Arctic Sun.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Neuro ICU RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Neuro)

Location

Charlotte, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 36 Hours/Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a complex Neuro ICU patient population including strokes (ischemic, hemorrhagic, SAH), craniotomies, carotid procedures, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, and myasthenia gravis
• Manage and monitor external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, and ICP monitoring devices including Camino, LICOX, and Arctic Sun
• Perform ventilator management and care of ventilated patients, including continuous IV sedation and blood product administration
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; provide central line care and management
• Apply CVA/acute stroke management protocols within a comprehensive stroke center setting
• Float within or near the facility per unit needs; work every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required — general ICU experience alone does not qualify
• First-time travelers will not be accepted; prior travel nursing experience required
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Proficiency with vents, IV starts, ICP monitoring, EVDs, lumbar drains, isolation precautions, and PPE
• Local candidates are welcome to apply (rate difference may apply for candidates within 50 miles of the facility)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Arterial line management experience
• Familiarity with specialty equipment including NICOM, LICOX, and Arctic Sun
• Experience charting in Epic and working with Pyxis medication dispensing systems

Why Join Us

• Work within a designated comprehensive stroke center offering exposure to a high-acuity, specialized neuro critical care patient population
• Contract length flexibility available from 13 weeks and beyond, with no on-call requirement