Neuro ICU RN
Springfield, OR
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights

Minimum Requirements: 2 years of experience in the job specialty, BLS certification, and any applicable state licensure or specialty certifications required for the role.

At Trailblazer Staffing Solutions, we connect top tier Medical Professionals with high paying travel and local opportunities across the United States.

Job Overview:
We are seeking an expert and vigilant Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our critical care team. In this high-acuity role, you will provide intensive nursing care to critically ill patients suffering from life-threatening neurological conditions, severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI), acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, spinal cord injuries, and post-neurosurgical complications. You will utilize advanced neuro-monitoring technology to manage unstable patient cases and prevent secondary brain injury.

• Deliver continuous 1:1 or 1:2 intensive nursing care and specialized neurological monitoring for critically ill neuro patients
• Perform rigorous, frequent neurological assessments (NIHSS, Glasgow Coma Scale, pupillometry, cranial nerve evaluations) to detect subtle shifts in status
• Manage and monitor advanced invasive neuro-technology, including External Ventricular Drains (EVD), Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitors, licox tissue oxygenation probes, and continuous EEG
• Titrate continuous hyperosmolar therapies (hypertonic saline, mannitol), vasoactive IV drips, sedatives, and paralytics to targeted cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) parameters
• Manage mechanical ventilators, arterial lines, central venous catheters, and temperature management systems (targeted temperature management / cooling protocols)
• Recognize neurological deterioration, impending brain herniation, or acute status epilepticus and execute rapid emergency interventions
• Collaborate closely with neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, stroke teams, and critical care specialists to optimize patient outcomes
• Provide clear, compassionate communication and support to families navigating critical, life-altering neurological diagnoses

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience in a hospital Neuro ICU, Neuro-Surgical ICU, or high-acuity general ICU
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, or a compact RN license if applicable
• Certifications: Active BLS and ACLS certifications; NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) required; CNRN (Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse), SCRN, or CCRN strongly preferred
• Skills: Advanced expertise in EVD management, ICP monitoring, hemodynamic titration, and emergency neurological resuscitation protocols
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Competitive travel pay packages designed to maximize your earnings
• Dedicated US based recruiters who support you every step of the way
• Nationwide travel and local assignments
• Fast, responsive communication from a team that has your back
• Personalized job matching based on your goals and preferences

• Multiple Health and Dental Insurance Choices
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Travel opportunities across the country

Referral Bonus Program
Get $500 per healthcare professional you refer to us.

Contract Renewal Bonus
Extend your assignment with us, and earn up to $1000.

If you're looking for strong pay, real support, and a staffing partner that puts clinicians first, Trailblazer Staffing Solutions is ready to help you take the next step.