Neuro ICU RN
Charlotte, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,248/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks (unit will accept 13-week contracts ending by the end of February) Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15); 36 hours per week can be offered Local Candidates: Accepted
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of 2 years of Neuro ICU experience
- Neuro ICU experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIHSS certification
- Experience with ventilator management
- IV insertion skills
- Experience with central line management
- Experience with external ventricular drains (EVD)
- Experience with ICP monitoring
- Experience with post-neurosurgery patient management
- Experience with lumbar drains
Unit Details
- Unit: Neuro ICU at a comprehensive stroke center; stroke patients are one of the largest patient populations
- Ratios: 2:1, can flex up to 3:1 during high census (nurse must be comfortable with this)
- Average daily census: 11-12
- Patient population: Ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), subdural hematomas (SDH), craniotomies, carotid stents, carotid endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, depth electrodes, myasthenia gravis
- Drains and equipment: EVDs, lumbar drains, hemovacs, Camino (ICP monitoring), LICOX, NICOM, Arctic Sun
- Unit systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
- Scheduling: Per unit needs
- Call requirement: None
- Float requirement: Yes
- Weekends: Every other weekend
- Orientation: 24 hours (2 days or 2 nights)
- Scrubs: Not provided; navy blue and white
Time Off Policy
- No RTO (requested time off) after booking. RTO cannot be worked out onsite.
- Call-offs or additional RTO on the unit may result in cancellation.
- Maximum of 7 days RTO for auto offer.
Onboarding Requirements
- Background: Background check within 6 months of start for clinical staff; HHS/OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required
- Education verification: Required for highest profession-specific degree
- Drug screen: 9-panel or instant acceptable, within 6 months of start
- TB: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (past positive TB requires documentation and a chest X-ray within 5 years)
- Measles (Rubeola): Titer or 2 vaccines
- Flu vaccine (2026-27): Required; exemption requests reviewed case by case; approved exemptions require wearing a mask at all times on campus
- Color blind test: Online, completed within 1 year of start
- Education and training: Medication safety module, annual compliance training, education roster (2 hours 45 minutes), confidentiality agreement, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, hospital policies acknowledgement, orientation safety manual acknowledgement
- Badge and system setup: Passport-style photo required immediately after signing for badge creation; Corp ID and I-Learn account setup with proof of login required before start
- Tax and employment forms: W-4, direct deposit form, emergency contact form, I-9 documents, E-Verify, arbitration agreement
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Charlotte, NC
As a Travel Neuro ICU Nurse in Charlotte, NC here's what you should know:- Cost of living in Charlotte is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 89°F, while in winter, average lows are around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Charlotte, with options ranging from apartments to furnished homes.
- Charlotte is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation includes buses and light rail, but a car is recommended for convenience.
- Charlotte has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Charlotte.
- Charlotte offers a variety of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, sports events including professional basketball and football, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports.
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