Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
York, PA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a 10-bed Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) caring for critically ill stroke patients (ischemic and hemorrhagic), non-traumatic neurosurgery, and neurology patients aged 18 and older.
• Provide post-operative care for neurosurgery and neuro-endovascular surgery patients.
• Responsibilities include care involving:

  • External Ventricular Drain (EVD)
  • Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring
  • Angiogram post care
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Carotid procedures and embolizations
  • IV and/or IA tPA administration
  • Mechanical thrombectomy
  • AVM and aneurysm repair
  • Carotid stenting procedures
  • Craniotomy care
  • Ventilator management
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
• May care for COVID-19 patients.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility.

Schedule

• Night shifts: 3x12 hour shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Flexibility to rotate day/night shifts is preferred.
• Weekends every other week (EOW) and holidays as needed (expected to work 2 of 3 upcoming holidays).
• One hardship shift depending on assignment timeframe.
• May be asked to float to other ICUs if needed.
• Return to Office (RTO) max 7 days; no RTO between Christmas and New Year's.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU
• Experience: Minimum 2 years Neuro ICU experience
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• EPIC experience required
• Valid RN license for Pennsylvania

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and Pennsylvania-specific PATCH search.
• PA FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required; may start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days.
• Education verification (highest level of education).
• Professional references (2 within last 3 years).
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable (including medication, dysrhythmia/EKG competency).
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days (PPD not accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Vaccines or positive titers required with boosters if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) plus declination form if applicable
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if titers negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccine or valid exemption/declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (Aya requirement only, not facility).
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, code of conduct, confidentiality agreement, and other onboarding paperwork.
• Completion of WellSpan Health LMS modules and new hire orientation.

Additional Notes

• Candidate will undergo a clinical pre-screen to determine fit before manager interview.
• Must be flexible with shift assignments and floating as needed.
• Facility expects professionalism including adherence to tobacco and fragrance-free policy.

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs seeking a travel contract in Pennsylvania with specialized neurocritical care skills.