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 | 13 weeks or longer | Full-Time | Nights (3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 26-bed Neuro and Surgical ICU (NSICU) within a comprehensive stroke center, caring for a variety of neurological patient populations
• Manage stroke, seizure, and ICP-related conditions; titrate drips and operate invasive monitoring equipment
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including EVD, ventilators, Zoll temperature management/Arctic Sun, and PCAs
• Maintain staffing ratios of 2:1, with occasional 3:1 assignments
• Float as needed to other ICU and intermediate units within the facility
• Document and communicate using EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required; prior travel nursing experience required — first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Proficiency in ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry
• Every other weekend availability required; must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays; scheduling is per unit needs with no block scheduling
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are welcome to apply; a local rate will apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Significant experience with stroke management and critical care patient management in a neuro or surgical ICU setting
• Familiarity with EVD management and Zoll/Arctic Sun temperature management systems
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records
• Comfort with floating to various ICU and intermediate care environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a comprehensive stroke center in a specialized Neuro/Surgical ICU, gaining exposure to a high-acuity and diverse neurological patient population
• Expected schedule of three 12-hour night shifts per week with an anticipated 24-hour orientation period to support your transition onto the unit