Neuro ICU RN
Charlotte, NC
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), 36 hours per week, every other weekend required. Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 2:1, may flex to 3:1 during high census. Float requirement applies.

Highlights:

• Comprehensive Stroke Center specializing in stroke patients (ischemic, hemorrhagic, SAH), craniotomies, carotid procedures, aneurysm management, and complex neurosurgical cases
• Average daily census of 11-12 patients in a 13-bed Neuro ICU environment
• Contract lengths available from 13+ weeks through February 27, 2027
• 24 hours of unit orientation provided over 2 shifts
• Work with specialized equipment including EVDs, lumbar drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun
• Epic charting system with interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of recent Neuro ICU experience required (strong neuro critical care background essential, not general ICU)
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Demonstrated competency in: ventilator management, IV starts, neuro intensive care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, blood product administration, central line care, continuous IV sedation, CVA/acute stroke management, external ventricular drains (EVD), ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery management, isolation precautions/PPE use, and lumbar drain experience
• Must successfully pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Comfortable with floating to other units as needed
• Arterial line management experience preferred
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a dedicated team at a Comprehensive Stroke Center where you'll care for one of the region's largest stroke patient populations while utilizing advanced neurocritical care technology. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex neurological conditions including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and post-operative neurosurgical patients in a supportive environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Expand your critical care expertise in a fast-paced specialty unit that makes a meaningful difference in patients' neurological recovery outcomes.