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: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse - Acute Neuro Unit

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week assignment in an Acute Neuro Unit at a prominent facility in Atlanta, Georgia. This role is crucial for supporting the unit's capacity, specifically by staffing additional overflow beds to ensure continuous, high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population with acute neurological conditions. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, monitoring, and documentation, all while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to implement and evaluate patient care plans.

This is a travel assignment, and candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility for the duration of the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals with acute neurological conditions, including those in overflow beds.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement nursing interventions.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, monitor patient responses, and manage IV lines and other medical equipment.
• Monitor vital signs, neurological status, and other physiological parameters, recognizing and reporting changes promptly.
• Document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an Acute Neuro or Medical-Surgical Neuro unit.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to travel and reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility for the duration of the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in neurological assessment and monitoring.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills in acute care settings.
• Competence in medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Ability to manage a diverse patient caseload efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Days per week: 3 shifts per week
• Schedule: Varies, including weekend rotations.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 6, 2027
• Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the assignment.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.