Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,149 per week in Winston Salem, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro ICU
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,149 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/12/2026

About the Position

```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit – North Carolina

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend requirement. Per unit needs scheduling (block scheduling not available). Float requirement to other ICU and intermediate care units as needed.

Highlights:

• 26-bed Neuroscience and Surgical Intensive Care Unit within a comprehensive stroke center
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 2:1, occasionally 3:1 or 1:1 based on acuity
• Advanced critical care experience with stroke management, ICP monitoring, seizure management, and complex drip titration
• Epic charting system with Pyxis medication management
• 24-hour orientation period with robust interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Contract length of 13 weeks or longer available through February 27

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience mandatory (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Active North Carolina or Compact State RN license
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start date
• Demonstrated proficiency in ventilator management, ICP monitoring, telemetry, arterial line management, EVD management, central line care, blood product administration, and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration
• Experience with hypothermia protocols (Arctic Sun/Zoll temperature management), lumbar drains, and post-neurosurgery patient management
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work with a diverse neuroscience patient population in a state-of-the-art comprehensive stroke center. You'll utilize advanced critical care skills daily while managing complex neurological conditions including traumatic brain injury, CVA/acute stroke, and post-neurosurgical patients. The unit provides excellent interdisciplinary collaboration and access to specialized equipment, making it an ideal environment for experienced ICU nurses seeking to advance their neuroscience expertise.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• ICU
• Neuro ICU
• PALS
• RN - Pharmacology A
• RN – Neuro ICU Assessment A
• RN – Neuro ICU Assessment B