SICU RN
York, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Neuro ICU RN opportunity in York, Pennsylvania, caring for critically ill adult and geriatric neuroscience patients. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to work in a specialized 10-bed neuroscience intensive care environment supporting patients with complex stroke, neurosurgical, and neurological conditions. Join a collaborative critical care team while building valuable experience with advanced neuro-monitoring and life-support technologies.

About the Location

York, PA, combines historic character with a welcoming community atmosphere, local dining, arts, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. Located in south-central Pennsylvania, York provides an appealing balance of small-city amenities and easy access to larger metropolitan areas throughout the region. This Pennsylvania travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity to live and work in a convenient Mid-Atlantic location.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Neuro Intensive Care Unit
• Location: York, Pennsylvania
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: As needed; candidates should be prepared to work designated holidays during the assignment
• Floating: May float to other ICU areas and medical-surgical units based on operational needs
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Unit Profile: 10-bed neuroscience ICU with an average daily census of approximately 10 patients

Neuro ICU RN Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Neuro ICU nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and ENLS certifications
• Current AHA or ARC certification credentials
• Epic electronic health record charting experience required
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Strong clinical background with external ventricular drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, CRRT, and post-angiography care
• Ability to provide care for high-acuity stroke, neurosurgical, and neurological patients
• Availability for weekend, holiday, and potential hardship shift coverage as scheduled
• Pre-approved time off should generally be limited to a maximum of 7 days

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, SAH, SDH, tumors, and other complex neurological diagnoses.
• Monitor and manage patients with external ventricular drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy needs, and spinal cord injuries.
• Care for patients following mechanical thrombectomy, embolization, aneurysm repair, AVM repair, carotid stenting, craniectomy, and other neuro-endovascular procedures.
• Manage ventilated patients, fresh tracheostomies, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow oxygen, continuous sedation, neuromuscular blockade, and vasoactive or cardiac infusions.
• Provide CRRT and renal-failure management, including use of Baxter CRRT equipment.
• Perform ongoing neurological assessments, hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, arterial blood gas interpretation, and blood pressure management.
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV insulin protocols, and other therapies according to established critical care protocols.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, rapid response, IV, social services, and other interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and support safe transitions of care.
• Float to designated critical care or medical-surgical areas when needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care.

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nursing opportunity in York, Pennsylvania, and join a collaborative healthcare team caring for high-acuity neuroscience patients.

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