Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $2,048 per week in Asheville, NC
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Asheville, NC
```htmlJob Opportunity – Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) RN – North Carolina
Start Date: January 9, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Self-scheduling with unit needs consideration; 6 weekend shifts per scheduling period; 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio in a 12-bed unit
Highlights:
- Specialized neuroscience intensive care unit caring for complex neurological patients
- Advanced procedures including CRRT, bedside EVD management, and arterial line monitoring
- Cerner EMR documentation system; Baxter pump technology
- Care for post-thrombectomy, TPA, and post-neurosurgery patients
- Floating primarily to other ICU settings or step-down units as needed
- Supportive team environment with unit secretaries and tech availability
Requirements:
- Current RN license in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification required
- ICU experience required; neurology ICU experience strongly preferred
- Advanced skills in caring for neurology post-thrombectomy and TPA patients
- Experience with post-neurosurgery patient care
- Navy blue scrubs required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an excellent role for ICU nurses seeking to advance their skills in neuroscience critical care within a well-equipped specialty unit. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and advanced neurological interventions while being part of a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient outcomes. The flexible self-scheduling model allows for work-life balance while providing intensive, meaningful patient care in a collaborative environment.
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