Job Title
Registered Nurse – ICU (Neuro/Surgical)
Location
Winston-Salem, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 weeks or longer | Night Shift (3x12 Hours, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide critical care nursing for neurological and surgical ICU patients in a 26-bed Neuro/Surgical ICU within a comprehensive stroke center
- Manage and monitor patients with stroke, seizure, and complex neurological diagnoses, including titrating drips and operating invasive equipment
- Perform ICP monitoring, EVD management, and ventilator management
- Operate specialized equipment including Zoll temperature management/Arctic Sun, PCAs, and telemetry monitoring
- Document and communicate using Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR systems
- Float as needed to other ICUs and intermediate units per unit needs
Required Qualifications
- Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; prior travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers will not be accepted)
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Proficiency in ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry
- Local candidates (within 50 miles of facility) are welcome; a lower rate applies
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Significant experience with stroke management, ICP management, and seizure management in a critical care setting
- Familiarity with EVD management and Zoll/Arctic Sun temperature management systems
- Experience working in a Neuro or Surgical ICU environment
- Comfort with scheduling per unit needs in a non-block scheduling environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a comprehensive stroke center in a specialized Neuro/Surgical ICU, providing high-acuity, impactful patient care
- Travel pairs are permitted (must be on different units and disclosed at submission), making this a great opportunity for traveling clinician partners