Neuro ICU RN
Dallas, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Neuro ICU position requiring a TX or compact RN license, 2 years of relevant ICU experience, and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Mixed acuity unit combining ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg patient populations
• Neuro Intensive Care Unit setting with a 1:2 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:30
• Weekend, floating, and holiday coverage may be required
• Epic EMR experience required for consideration

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant ICU/PCU/Med-Surg experience preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• TNCC certification preferred
• Military-issued certifications accepted; AHA preferred, ARC not accepted
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• SSN, date of birth, and state-issued ID required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing for neurological patients including CVA/acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury management
• Manage advanced neuro interventions such as EVD, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, and hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun
• Perform respiratory care including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Administer and titrate critical medications such as vasoactive drips, IV sedation, and neuromuscular blockade
• Manage central lines, arterial lines, PICC lines, and blood product administration
• Provide renal support including CRRT/CVVHD and management of acute/chronic renal failure
• Monitor cardiac status using FloTrac/Vigileo, 12-lead EKG, and dysrhythmia management
• Follow infection prevention protocols including isolation precautions and PPE use
• Local candidates residing within 90 miles are accepted at a lower rate
• RTO limited to 5 non-consecutive days, with only one holiday request approved during Nov-Jan
• All RTO must be approved by management prior to contract signing