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 critically ill neurological patients including those with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, craniotomies, seizures, carotid stents/endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, and myasthenia gravis
• Manage and monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) devices, external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun equipment
• Administer and titrate continuous IV sedation, manage blood product administration, and provide care for ventilated patients
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and perform CVA/acute stroke management in a comprehensive stroke center setting
• Maintain central line care and management, adhere to isolation precautions and PPE protocols, and document accurately using EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR
• Float within or near the facility as needed per unit requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required — general ICU experience alone does not meet this requirement
• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
• Proficiency with ventilator management, IV starts, EVDs, lumbar drains, and ICP monitoring
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Prior travel nursing experience required — first-time travelers will not be accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with arterial line management
• Familiarity with comprehensive stroke center protocols and post-neurosurgery patient management

Why Join Us

• Work within a comprehensive stroke center offering exposure to a highly specialized and diverse neurological patient population
• 13-week contract with a 36-hour weekly schedule and no on-call requirement