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 | 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