Neuro ICU RN
Fargo, ND
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
A Level 1 Trauma Hospital in ICU Neurological specializing in Neuro Critical Care is seeking a qualified RN for a travel assignment. The role involves managing critically ill neurological patients, including those with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, within a busy neuro ICU. The position offers rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday coverage.

Job Details:

• Shift: Rotating, 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend and holiday
• Position Description: Manage 1-3 critically ill neuro, trauma, surgery, and medical patients in a 16-bed Neuro Intensive Care Unit, focusing on ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and other neuro-related conditions. Responsibilities include titrating vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, inotropics, and antiarrhythmics, as well as assisting with bedside procedures such as RSI, EVD placement, tracheostomy, and line placement.
• Required Qualifications: Active RN license (ND or compact state), minimum 2 years recent ICU experience at a large hospital (over 200 beds), level 1 trauma center, BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS certification, Epic EMR experience. Must have experience with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, titrating vasopressor drips, and managing critically ill neuro patients.
• Preferred Qualifications: Recent Neuro ICU experience within the past 2 years, experience floating to other critical care units, and knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holiday, with potential variations in schedule cycles. Candidates can self-schedule but must be flexible to unit needs and schedule adjustments.
• Additional Information: The orientation includes 32 hours covering hospital and unit-specific training, including ICU and Broadway ICU orientations. Floating to other critical care departments in the facility may be required, including Intermediate ICU and Broadway ICU.

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