Neuro ICU RN
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring NIHSS certification and Epic experience.

Details

• 12-bed critical care Neuro ICU treating CNS tumors, complex spine surgery, acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, endovascular interventions, TBI, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular disease, status epilepticus, and CNS infections
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required, including 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Must adhere to facility float policy within scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required (may submit with certification pending)
• Minimum 2 years of charge nurse experience
• Required skills: care of ventilated patients, neurological and CVA/acute stroke management, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, infection prevention
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN preferred
• Nursys license verification required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions
• Maximum 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any pre-start vacation time must be disclosed in advance to allow for appropriate start date planning
• Previous permanent or traveler employment with this health system requires 1-year separation and leadership approval
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return once that threshold is reached
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role