Neuro ICU RN
Charlotte, NC
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

### RTO after booking is NOT allowed and is NOT allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a Cancel and DNR ###

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years Experience REQUIRED.
Traveler Experience: Unit WILL NOT ACCEPT 1st Time Travelers
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
Skills: Vents, IV Start, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Continuous IV sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drains (EVD), ICP Monitoring, Post Neurosurgery management, Care of Ventilated Patient, Isolation Precautions/ Use of PPE, Lumbar Drain experience
***Strong Neuro experience, MUST BE 2 YEARS, NO LESS***
***STROKE Patients is one of their largest patient populations***
Certs: ACLS, BCLS, NIH

PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Skills: Arterial line management

JOB DETAILS:
-RATIOS: Ratios 2:1 (can flex up to 3:1 in high census and nurse must be comfortable with this if needed). Average Daily Census 11-12
-SHIFT: *36 Hours Can Be Offered
***Unit will accept contracts from 13+ weeks up to February 27, 2027 (hard stop) to get the Unit through the Holidays! ***
-12 HOUR NIGHTS; 18:45 - 07:15
-Call Requirement: NONE
-Float Requirement: YES
-Weekend Requirement: EVERY OTHER WEEKEND

PATIENT DIAGNOSES: We are a comprehensive stroke center. Patient population: strokes (ischemic, hemorrhagic [SAH]), SDH, craniotomies, carotid stents, carotid endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, Depth electrodes, myasthenia gravis. Drains used: EVDs, LDs, hemovacs, Camino (ICP monitoring)

SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Comprehensive Stroke Center

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: EVD, Lumbar Drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM and Arctic Sun.

UNIT SYSTEMS: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR

SCHEDULING TYPE: Per the Unit Needs

UNIT ORIENTATION: 24.0 Hours; 2 days or 2 nights

SCRUBS: Navy blue & White.

Manager WILL NOT OFFER without speaking to/interviewing the candidate first*****

***Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for, this specialty***
***MUST have 2 YEARS in NEURO ICU, IF NOT PLEASE REDIRECT***
***STRONG Neuro Critical Care Background, not just general ICU. If they do not have, PLEASE DO NOT SEND! ***

COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required

Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
Submittals:Med
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Previous Charge Experience : -
Years of Experience : 2
Patient Ratio Experience :
Charting System Experience : Required
Charting System Name : Epic
Community Hospital Experience : -
LTAC Experience : -
Trauma Level I Experience : -
Trauma Level II Experience : -
Travel Experience Required : Yes
Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration, Care of Ventilated Patient, Central line care/management, Continuous IV sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD), ICP monitoring, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Lumbar drains, Management of dysrhythmias, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Post Neurosurgery management, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic Brain injury, Neuro ICU exp required, strong neuro background
Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
Scheduling Type : -
Patient Ratios Days : Normally 2:1, can go up to 3:1 MAX
Patient Ratios Nights : Normally 2:1, can go up to 3:1 MAX
Patient Ratios Weekends : Normally 2:1, can go up to 3:1 MAX
Float Required : -
Call Required : -
Weekend Coverage : True
Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : -
Pre-Approved Time Off : none
Orientation Hours : 24
Facility & Patient Care Details
Patient Age Groups : Adults
Daily Census : 11-12
Number of Visits Per Day : -
Number of Rooms : 13
Number of Beds : 13
Additional Unit Information
Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Lift Teams, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation
Patient Diagnoses : We are a comprehensive stroke center. Patient population: strokes (ischemic, hemorrhagic [SAH]), SDH, craniotomies, carotid stents, carotid endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, Depth electrodes, myasthenia gravis. Drains used: EVDs, LDs, hemovacs, Camino (ICP monitoring)
Special Procedures/Unit Details : Comprehensive Stroke Center- *** MUST HAVE NEURO ICU work exp - 2 years, not just neuro skillset
Special Equipment : EVD
Lumbar Drains
Camino
LICOX
NICOM and
Arctic Sun.

#Tier2 Travel Compliance

Candidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing.

All testing must be completed within 48 hours.

All units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review

Former
Novant/New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP)

must wait 12 months
before applying. facility approval needed.

Current travel Per Diem clinicians

aren't eligible for travel contracts they must choose one.

Local candidates (50 miles)
: Lower rate applies.

RTO
: Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after signing.

NC or Compact license

pending OK

Floating:

Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job description.

Travel pairs
: Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed).

Charting
: See job description.

References

Modules

Acute Care: ~8-10
hours of modules

Non-Acute: ~4-5 hours
of modules

Must be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty)

Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser

All testing must be completed within 48 hours. facility approval needed. Current travel Per Diem clinicians aren't eligible for travel contracts they must choose one. Local candidates (50 miles): Lower rate applies. RTO: Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after signing. NC or Compact license pending OK for submittal. Floating: Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job description. Travel pairs: Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed). Charting: See job description. Acute Care: ~8-10 hours of modulesNon-Acute: ~4-5 hours of modulesMust be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty)Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser