# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU – Western North Carolina**Start Date:** September 21, 2026 **Location:** Asheville, North Carolina **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** Self-scheduling with unit needs consideration; 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period; 1:2 patient ratioHighlights
- 12-bed specialized Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) focused on complex neurological patient populations
- Advanced critical care procedures including CRRT, bedside EVD management, and arterial line monitoring
- State-of-the-art Baxter pump technology and comprehensive Cerner documentation system
- Dedicated unit support staff including unit secretaries and technicians to support nursing care
- Opportunity for professional development in neurocritical care with focus on post-thrombectomy, TPA, and neurosurgery patients
- Flexible self-scheduling system balanced with unit operational needs
Requirements
- Current North Carolina RN license or eligibility for licensure
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification required
- ICU nursing experience required
- Neurology ICU experience strongly preferred
- Experience caring for post-thrombectomy, TPA, and neurosurgery patients highly desirable
- Competency with CRRT, external ventricular drain management, and arterial line monitoring
Why It's a Great Opportunity
This position offers the chance to work in a specialized neuroscience intensive care environment where you'll provide high-acuity care to critically ill neurological patients. Join a dedicated team that values clinical excellence and utilizes advanced technology to deliver outstanding patient outcomes. The self-scheduling system provides work-life balance while maintaining the collaborative team environment essential to critical care nursing. Located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, you'll enjoy both professional fulfillment and an exceptional quality of life.