Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU
Wausau, WI
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Wausau, WI. This position involves providing specialized critical care for neuro patients in a dedicated neuro ICU unit. The role includes managing neuro assessments, bedside procedures, and monitoring for neurological conditions such as stroke, TBI, and neurosurgical cases.

Job Details

• Position Description: Neuro ICU RN responsible for neuro assessments, bedside ICU procedures (line placement, intubation), bolt and drain placements, and neuro-specific monitoring such as EVDs and ICP.
• Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: WI RN License, BLS, ACLS (AHA or ARC), NIHSS, Associate Degree or Certificate, 2 years of minimum experience with neuro or ICU background preferred.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts with 12-hour day/night variables from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM, minimum 48 hours per week.
• Float: Float rotation may be required between Neuro Critical Care ICU and Medical/Surgical ICU units, as well as other inpatient units.
• Additional Information: Experience with neuro assessments, main procedures, neuro assessment tools, and familiarity with EVD and ICP monitoring are essential. The unit has 8 beds and admits stroke, TBI, head injury, and neurosurgery patients. Experience as a Neuro Interventionalist is a plus. During flu season, vaccination decliners are required to wear masks at all times in accordance with policy.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits