Job Title
Registered Nurse – ICU (Neuro)
Location
Dothan, AL | Acute Care – Level II Trauma Facility
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12 or 4x12 shifts (18:45–07:15) | Every Other Weekend | Block scheduling may be accommodated
Key Responsibilities
- Provide neurocritical care nursing for patients with diagnoses including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, post-thrombectomy care, traumatic brain injuries, status epilepticus, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological conditions requiring critical intervention
- Maintain a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio in a fast-paced Neuro ICU environment
- Monitor and manage patients with specialized equipment including intracranial pressure monitors and external ventricular drains
- Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records
- Float to CCU as needed based on unit demands
- Complete required pre-start modules prior to assignment start date
Required Qualifications
- Active Alabama RN license or valid Compact RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year of Neuro ICU experience required
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Experience working in large healthcare facilities
- Permanent address must be at least 90 miles from the facility — local candidates will not be considered
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred; highly experienced first-time travelers may be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Familiarity with intracranial pressure monitoring and external ventricular drain management
- Experience in a Level II Trauma or similarly complex acute care environment
Why Join Us
- Join a facility recognized as a top employer, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for travel nurses seeking high-acuity neurological critical care experience
- Flexible scheduling options with block scheduling potentially available to support work-life balance