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

Registered Nurse - Acute Neuro

Job Summary

Join a dedicated team as an Acute Neuro Registered Nurse at a prominent acute care hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. This role is crucial for supporting the specialized Neuro Unit, including managing additional overflow beds to ensure comprehensive patient care.

The successful candidate will provide expert nursing care to patients with various neurological conditions, focusing on assessment, intervention, and continuous monitoring. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN to contribute to a high-acuity environment and make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients on an Acute Neuro Unit, including those in overflow beds.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans for individuals with neurological conditions.
• Monitor and interpret neurological signs and symptoms, promptly reporting changes to the medical team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an Acute Neuro or Medical-Surgical unit with a strong neurological patient focus.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work as a travel nurse, residing outside the facility's local candidate radius.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in neurological assessment and monitoring techniques.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse patient caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Competence in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM.
• Hours per Week: 36 hours.
• Days per Week: 3 days.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: November 9, 2026.
• End Date: February 6, 2027.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• 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.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.