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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Neuro ICU position at a comprehensive stroke center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Neuro ICU experience and night shift availability.

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 represent one of the largest patient populations on the unit
• Patient ratio is 2:1, with potential to flex up to 3:1 during high census
• Average daily census of 11–12 patients
• Specialized drains and equipment used include EVD, lumbar drains, Camino ICP monitor, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun
• EMR: Epic (also uses Pyxis and SBAR communication framework)
• 12-hour night shifts, 18:45–07:15, three shifts per week (36 hrs)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• No on-call requirement
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required; may be submitted with license pending
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required — general ICU experience alone does not qualify
• Strong neuro critical care background required
• Required skills: mechanical ventilation, IV insertion, neuro intensive care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, blood product administration, central line care and management, continuous IV sedation, CVA/acute stroke management, EVD and ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery management, care of ventilated patients, isolation precautions and PPE use, and lumbar drain experience
• Arterial line management experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but must be on file prior to start)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Former permanent, PRN, or EP staff of this health system must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• Orientation consists of 24 hours over 2 nights
• 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules required (must also be completed annually)
• No RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval, and excessive call-offs could result in contract cancellation
• Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are accepted; each must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Navy blue and white scrubs required