Neuro ICU RN
Charlotte, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Neuro)

Location

Charlotte, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 36 Hours/Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a complex Neuro ICU patient population including strokes (ischemic, hemorrhagic, SAH), craniotomies, carotid procedures, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, and myasthenia gravis
• Manage and monitor external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, and ICP monitoring devices including Camino, LICOX, and Arctic Sun
• Perform ventilator management and care of ventilated patients, including continuous IV sedation and blood product administration
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; provide central line care and management
• Apply CVA/acute stroke management protocols within a comprehensive stroke center setting
• Float within or near the facility per unit needs; work every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required — general ICU experience alone does not qualify
• First-time travelers will not be accepted; prior travel nursing experience required
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Proficiency with vents, IV starts, ICP monitoring, EVDs, lumbar drains, isolation precautions, and PPE
• Local candidates are welcome to apply (rate difference may apply for candidates within 50 miles of the facility)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Arterial line management experience
• Familiarity with specialty equipment including NICOM, LICOX, and Arctic Sun
• Experience charting in Epic and working with Pyxis medication dispensing systems

Why Join Us

• Work within a designated comprehensive stroke center offering exposure to a high-acuity, specialized neuro critical care patient population
• Contract length flexibility available from 13 weeks and beyond, with no on-call requirement