Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU
Winston Salem, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary

This position is for an experienced Neuro ICU Registered Nurse, specializing in the care of neuroscience intensive care patients. The unit operates as a comprehensive stroke center, providing advanced care for patients with various neurological conditions.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience with ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry
• Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIH
• Travelers must have prior experience; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Local candidates are accepted

Job Details

• Staffing Ratios: 2:1; occasionally 3:1
• Contract Length: 13 weeks or longer, with an end date through 2/27
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Float Requirement: Float to other ICU and intermediate units may be required
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Patient Care Focus

The unit specializes in managing patients with complex neurological conditions. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience with:

• Stroke management
• ICP management
• Seizure management
• Critical care patient management, including titration of drips and utilization of invasive equipment

Special Procedures and Equipment

• Management of external ventricular drains (EVD)
• Ventilator management
• Zoll temperature management/Arctic Sun
• Pain management through patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)

Documentation and Communication Systems

• Medication Management: Pyxis
• Documentation: EPIC
• Communication: SBAR

Additional Information

• Orientation duration is 24 hours
• Scrubs: Employees are required to wear navy blue or white scrubs (a combination of both is permitted)
• All candidates must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty