Neuro ICU RN
Winston-Salem, 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.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Neuro/Surgical)

Location

Winston-Salem, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Nights (3x12-Hour Shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing for neurological and surgical ICU patients in a 26-bed Neuro/Surgical ICU (NSICU) within a comprehensive stroke center
• Manage patients with diagnoses including stroke, seizures, and complex neurological conditions, including titrating drips and managing invasive equipment
• Perform and monitor ICP monitoring, EVD management, and ventilator management
• Operate specialized equipment including Zoll temperature management/Arctic Sun and PCAs
• Document and communicate using Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR
• Float as needed to other ICUs and intermediate units per unit needs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Active NC RN license or Compact RN license required (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• ACLS, BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Proficiency in ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are welcome; a modified local rate will apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Significant experience with stroke management and seizure management in a critical care setting
• Experience with EVD management and Zoll/Arctic Sun temperature management systems
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records and Pyxis medication dispensing

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized Neuro/Surgical ICU within a comprehensive stroke center, caring for a diverse and complex neurological patient population
• Contract assignments of 13 weeks or longer available, offering stability and the chance to develop advanced critical care skills