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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Neuro ICU RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU Neuro

Location

Charlotte, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (3x12 Hours, 18:45–07:15) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a critically ill neuro ICU patient population including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, craniotomies, carotid procedures, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, and myasthenia gravis
• Manage and monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) devices including external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, Camino, and LICOX systems
• Administer and manage continuous IV sedation, blood products, and central line care in a 2:1 patient ratio environment (with potential flex to 3:1 during high census)
• Perform CVA and acute stroke management as part of a comprehensive stroke center care team
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Arctic Sun and NICOM; document care using EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR systems
• Float within or near the facility as needed per unit requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in a Neuro ICU setting — general ICU experience alone does not meet this requirement
• Strong neuro critical care background with demonstrated experience in stroke patient management
• Proficiency in ventilator management, IV starts, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and post-neurosurgery care
• Experience with external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, and ICP monitoring
• Active ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with arterial line management
• Prior travel nursing experience; first-time travelers will not be accepted for this position

Why Join Us

• Work within a designated comprehensive stroke center offering exposure to a high-acuity, specialized neuro critical care patient population
• 13-week contract with a structured 24-hour orientation and no on-call requirement

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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