Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Memphis, TN
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU (Travel)

Facility

Methodist University Hospital
1265 Union Ave Memphis, TN 38104
Level I Trauma Center | Short-Term Acute Care Hospital

Assignment Details

• Start Date: 02/23/2026 (ASAP)

• Contract Length: 13 weeks

• Shift: Night shift, 3x12s (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

• Block Scheduling: Not approved (weekend block may be discussed during interview)

• Weekends: As needed

• On-Call: As needed

• Floating: May float between like units/campuses within 20 miles (rare)

• Locals: Not accepted (must live 100 miles from facility – strictly enforced)

Unit

• Neuro Critical Care Unit

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU provides specialized critical care to patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. The RN is responsible for continuous assessment, monitoring, and management of critically ill neuro patients while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-acuity nursing care to Neuro ICU patients

• Perform frequent neurological assessments and monitor for acute changes

• Manage ventilated and hemodynamically unstable patients

• Administer and titrate critical care medications per protocol

• Monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion parameters as applicable

• Respond rapidly to neurologic and systemic emergencies

• Accurately document patient care in the electronic medical record

• Collaborate with neurology, neurosurgery, and critical care teams

• Educate patients and families regarding plan of care and recovery

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (Compact or Tennessee) at time of submission

• 2 years of recent Neuro ICU experience with prior travel experience
  OR
  3 years of recent Neuro ICU experience with no travel experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience overall (3 years preferred)

• First-time travelers not accepted (may be considered with 3 years recent Neuro ICU experience)

• Current BLS and unit-required critical care certifications

• Must meet all Tier 2 travel compliance requirements

• Driver's license required at time of submission

• Ability to work required holidays per facility policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Cerner EMR experience

• Experience in Level I Trauma or high-acuity Neuro ICU environments

Education

• ADN or BSN accepted