ICU RN

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location

Bowling Green, KY

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Neuro ICU setting with the ability to float to stepdown at a 1:4 ratio
• Perform and document stroke signs and symptoms assessments using established tools such as BE-FAST
• Administer IV-tPA and conduct post-tPA monitoring in accordance with current stroke guidelines
• Complete bedside dysphagia screenings and maintain competency documentation
• Apply knowledge of current guidelines and performance measures for Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic strokes

Required Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky RN license or active Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum of 9 months of travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only accepted)
• Current NIHSS certification (certificate on file, obtained within 2 years of start date)
• Stroke signs/symptoms competency and bedside dysphagia screening competency on file
• Requested Time Off (RTO) must be included at time of submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a certified stroke center critical care unit
• Experience with CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) highly preferred
• Familiarity with IV-tPA administration and post-tPA monitoring protocols
• Meditech EMR experience preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized Neuro ICU environment focused on advanced stroke care
• Gain experience in a facility committed to current stroke guidelines and evidence-based critical care practices

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #767055. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - ICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others