Neuro ICU RN
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring 2+ years of strong Neuro Critical Care experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit of a comprehensive stroke center
• Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes (SAH), SDH, craniotomies, carotid stents, carotid endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, depth electrodes, and myasthenia gravis
• Patient ratios of 2:1, with flexibility up to 3:1 during high census periods
• Average daily census of 11-12 patients
• Utilizes specialized equipment including EVD, Lumbar Drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun
• Uses Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR systems
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 18:45 to 07:15
• 36-hour weekly schedules can be offered
• Every other weekend work required
• Floating required within or near the facility
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required (general ICU or floating experience does not qualify)
• Strong Neuro Critical Care background required, not general ICU experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skills required: vents, IV starts, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, blood product administration, central line care/management, continuous IV sedation, CVA/acute stroke management, EVD care, ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery management, care of ventilated patients, isolation precautions/PPE, and lumbar drain experience
• Arterial line management experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a complex neurological patient population within a comprehensive stroke center
• Unit orientation consists of 24 hours over 2 days or 2 nights
• Navy blue and white scrubs required
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a lower pay rate
• RTO of 7 days or less can be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are allowed as long as they are on different units and disclosed at submission
• Contract length can extend up to 13 weeks through the end of February
• Previous PERM/PRN/EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before applying and must disclose prior employment details for facility approval
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position