Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Neuro ICU is a 12-bed critical care unit specializing in intensive management of patients with life-threatening neurological and neurosurgical conditions.
• Common cases include:

  • Central nervous system tumors
  • Complex spine surgery
  • Acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
  • Endovascular interventions
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Neuromuscular diseases
  • Status epilepticus
  • Central nervous system infections

Schedule & Hours

• Shift: Days
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Up to 40 hours approved for time off

Required Experience & Skills

• Must have experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Neuro ICU or critical care setting
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; standard critical care RN experience expected

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Virginia RN license (can submit with license pending)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (can submit with certification pending)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Neuro ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background Checks & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
• Education verification (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• Drug screening within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit assignment
• Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check required if assigned to behavioral health or specific units

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• Annual TB questionnaire if prior positive TB test
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations)
• Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required or appropriate antigen testing
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required (declination accepted but must be documented)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions)

Additional Notes

• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required only for behavioral health nurses (not applicable here)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized Neuro ICU environment with a focus on critical neurological care. Candidates must be prepared to meet rigorous clinical and compliance standards.