Neuro ICU RN
Winston Salem, NC
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Travel to Winston-Salem, NC for a Neuro ICU Registered Nurse job in a high-acuity comprehensive stroke center. Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont region, Winston-Salem offers a welcoming community, a blend of historic charm and modern amenities, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy local dining, arts, and outdoor recreation. If you have strong critical care experience, neurocritical care skills, and a passion for exceptional patient care, this travel RN assignment offers a rewarding opportunity in a respected North Carolina healthcare setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: Neuro ICU / Critical Care Nursing
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660 - $1,750
• Healthcare Setting: Neuro and Surgical ICU within a comprehensive stroke center
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to other ICUs and intermediate care units as needed
• Scheduling: Per unit needs; block scheduling not guaranteed

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
• Prior travel nurse experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted
• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending license may be considered for submission
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Experience with ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry
• Strong background in neurocritical care, stroke care, seizure management, and titration of critical drips
• Comfort working in a high-acuity intensive care environment with invasive equipment and specialized Neuro ICU technology
• Must be willing to float within the facility as needed
• Must be able to pass EKG testing prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide expert critical care nursing to adult and geriatric neuroscience ICU patients
• Monitor and manage complex neurological and surgical ICU conditions
• Perform and assist with ICP monitoring, EVD management, lumbar drains, and ventilator support
• Titrate vasoactive, cardiac, and sedation drips according to patient needs and physician orders
• Support care for stroke, seizure, traumatic brain injury, and post-neurosurgery patients
• Manage critical care equipment and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective treatment
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Promote patient safety, responsiveness, and excellent outcomes in a team-oriented ICU setting

Apply now for this Travel Neuro ICU RN opportunity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional critical care.

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