Travel Nurse RN - Neuro - $1,670 per week in Atlanta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro
Location: Atlanta, GA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $1,670 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

Travel Registered Nurse - Acute Neuro

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Travel Registered Nurse to join an Acute Neuro Unit in Atlanta, Georgia. This vital role involves staffing 7 additional overflow beds within a specialized neurological unit, providing comprehensive care to patients with various neurological conditions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered nursing care, conducting thorough neurological assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting critical patient needs.

This is a travel assignment, and candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including comprehensive neurological assessments, monitoring, and interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Monitor and interpret vital signs, neurological status, and other physiological data, reporting changes promptly.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities and responses.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Respond to emergent situations and provide appropriate interventions.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia (or compact state license with eligibility for GA endorsement).
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience within a Neuro or Med-Surg unit with a strong neurological patient focus.
• Ability to commit to a 13-week travel assignment.
• Residency outside a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Georgia.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in neurological assessment and monitoring techniques.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in acute care settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient, family, and team interaction.
• Ability to manage a diverse patient caseload and prioritize care effectively.
• Competency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Days per Week: 3
• Schedule: Varies
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 24, 2026
• End Date: November 21, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.