Neuro ICU RN
Baltimore, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of Neuro ICU experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 22-bed Neuro ICU within a hospital setting
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with an average daily census of 21
• Patient ratio of 1:2, up to 1:3 for stable, lower acuity patients
• Common diagnoses include acute ischemic stroke, ICH, SAH, TBI, status epilepticus, brain tumors, cerebral edema, hydrocephalus, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular disorders, CNS infections, and post-craniotomy patients
• Uses specialized equipment including ICP monitors, EVDs, continuous EEG, mechanical ventilators, arterial line monitoring, central venous catheters, infusion/syringe pumps, bedside ultrasound, telemetry, cooling devices, SCDs, specialty ICU beds, and point-of-care testing equipment
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00-07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within the specialty to lower acuity units as needed
• On-call requirements may apply

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certification required (AHA only)
• CPI and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required
• First-time travelers with strong Neuro ICU skill and experience will be considered

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to patients with complex neurological conditions in a high-acuity ICU environment
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Travelers are expected to float within their scope of practice with no restrictions
• Candidates residing under 50 miles from the facility are not eligible unless locals are specifically accepted
• Return travelers must have at least a 6-month break from the health system before returning
• Former staff members must be separated from the system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Most locations allow one contract and one extension before requiring a 6-month break before returning to the facility or unit
• Maximum of 7 days RTO can be requested, with additional back-end scheduling required for requests exceeding 4 consecutive days on new contracts