Neuro ICU RN
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Neuro ICU RN

Job Overview

• Travel/contract role in Baltimore, Maryland
• 13-week assignment
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Floating required within the specialty to lower-acuity areas as needed
• On-call may be required
• Adult and geriatric patient population

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Neuro ICU experience within the last year
• Neuro ICU (2 years of experience)
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• CPI certification
• NIHSS certification

Clinical Setting

• Neuro ICU
• 22 beds
• Average daily census: 21
• Typical ratio: 1:2, up to 3 with stable lower-acuity patients

Common Patient Conditions

• Acute ischemic stroke
• Intracerebral hemorrhage
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Traumatic brain injury
• Status epilepticus
• Brain tumors
• Cerebral edema
• Hydrocephalus
• Spinal cord injury
• Neuromuscular disorders
• CNS infections
• Post-craniotomy patients
• Other critically ill neurological conditions

Equipment / Technology

• ICP monitors
• External ventricular drains
• Continuous EEG
• Mechanical ventilators
• Arterial line monitoring systems
• Central venous catheters
• Infusion and syringe pumps
• Bedside ultrasound
• Telemetry
• Cooling devices for targeted temperature management
• Sequential compression devices
• Specialty ICU beds
• Lift equipment
• Point-of-care testing equipment

Additional Notes

• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have strong Neuro ICU experience