Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Comprehensive Stroke Center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Neuro ICU experience and an NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Neuro ICU setting within a Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes (SAH), SDH, craniotomies, carotid stents and endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, depth electrodes, and myasthenia gravis
• Stroke patients, including ischemic and hemorrhagic types, represent one of the largest patient populations on this unit
• Patient ratios are 2:1, with the possibility of flexing to 3:1 during high census periods
• Average daily census is 11–12 patients
• Drains used on the unit include EVDs, lumbar drains, hemovacs, and Camino ICP monitoring devices
• Specialized equipment includes EVD, Lumbar Drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun
• EMR system is Epic; unit also uses Pyxis and SBAR
• 12-hour night shifts, 18:45–07:15 (3x12 schedule)
• Every other weekend required
• Float requirement is in place for this position
• No on-call responsibilities
• 13-week contract; longer assignments may be available

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum of 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required — general ICU experience alone is not sufficient
• Strong Neuro Critical Care background is essential
• Required skills: mechanical ventilation, IV start, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, blood product administration, central line care and management, continuous IV sedation, CVA/acute stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery management, care of ventilated patients, isolation precautions and PPE use, and lumbar drain experience
• Arterial line management experience is preferred
• Must be comfortable with a 3:1 patient ratio during high census periods

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Must pass an EKG competency test prior to start
• Orientation is 24 hours, completed over 2 days or 2 nights
• Scrub colors are navy blue and white
• Local candidates are accepted
• RTO is not permitted after booking and cannot be arranged onsite — any call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation