Neuro ICU RN
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• 26-bed Neuro and Surgical ICU (NSICU) within a comprehensive stroke center
• Cares for neuroscience intensive care patients including stroke, seizure, and traumatic brain injury cases
• Patient ratios typically 2:1, occasionally 3:1
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (3x12), 18:45-7:15
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to other ICUs and intermediate units
• Uses Pyxis and EPIC for medication management and documentation, with SBAR communication
• Utilizes EVD management, ventilator management, Zoll temperature management/Arctic Sun, and PCAs

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license accepted at submission
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, and post neurosurgery management
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation monitoring preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and ABG interpretation preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing for complex neuroscience and neurosurgical ICU patients
• Manage invasive equipment and titrate high-acuity medication drips
• Scrubs not provided; navy blue, white, or a combination of both required
• Orientation is 24 hours, conducted weekly
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover PRN/PERM/EP employees must wait 12 months before reapplying as a travel candidate
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed at submission