Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Charlotte, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro ICU
Location: Charlotte, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU Neuro

Location

Charlotte, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 3x12 Hours per Week | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill neurological patients including stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), SAH, craniotomies, seizures, and post-neurosurgical cases in a Comprehensive Stroke Center setting
• Manage and monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) devices, external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, and other specialized neuro monitoring equipment such as Camino, LICOX, and Arctic Sun
• Administer and manage continuous IV sedation, blood products, and vasoactive medications; perform IV starts and central line care
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and respond appropriately to hemodynamic changes
• Operate unit systems including EPIC, Pyxis, and communicate using SBAR methodology
• Float within or near the facility as needed per unit requirements; maintain patient ratios of 2:1 with ability to flex to 3:1 during high census

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required; general ICU experience alone will not be considered
• Strong background in neurological critical care including CVA/acute stroke management, post-neurosurgery care, and EVD/lumbar drain management
• Proficiency with ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with arterial line management
• Familiarity with NICOM hemodynamic monitoring

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center with a high-acuity, specialized neuro critical care patient population
• 13-week contract with a structured 24-hour orientation and no on-call requirement