ICU RN
Winston Salem, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,083/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced Neuro ICU Registered Nurse needed for a travel nursing assignment in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Join a high-acuity critical care team in a comprehensive stroke center and make an impact with advanced neuroscience patient care.
Job Details
- Specialty: Neuro ICU / Critical Care RN
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Float Requirement: Yes, to other ICU and intermediate care units
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,850 - $1,950
- Location: Winston-Salem, NC 27103 — a welcoming North Carolina healthcare market with strong amenities, cultural attractions, and access to the Triad region
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
- Previous travel nurse experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
- Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending license accepted for submission
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Must be comfortable with ICP monitoring, ventilator management, telemetry, and titrating critical drips
- Experience with stroke care, seizure management, and neuro critical care strongly preferred
- Must be willing to float within or near the facility as needed
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Strong charting skills preferred; EPIC experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care for neuroscience intensive care patients in a fast-paced critical care environment
- Monitor and manage complex neuro and surgical ICU patients, including those with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and seizure-related conditions
- Perform and support advanced interventions such as EVD management, lumbar drain care, ventilator support, and temperature management protocols
- Assess patient status continuously and respond quickly to changes in condition
- Titrate vasoactive, cardiac, sedation, and insulin infusions according to protocol and patient needs
- Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and the broader interdisciplinary care team
- Document care accurately in EPIC and communicate effectively using SBAR
- Maintain a safe, organized, and compassionate care environment for every patient and family served
Apply now for this rewarding North Carolina nursing job and join a supportive healthcare team in Winston-Salem today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
- Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
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