Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Charlotte, NC
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

Job: Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift | 3x12 Hours (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
Start Date: 06/22/2026

Responsibilities:

• Provide critical care nursing to patients in a Neuro Intensive Care Unit within a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Monitor and manage patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, seizures, spinal cord injuries, and post-neurosurgical conditions.
• Manage advanced neurocritical care equipment including EVDs, lumbar drains, Camino ICP monitoring, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun systems.
• Perform continuous neurological assessments and monitor ICP, hemodynamic stability, and respiratory status.
• Care for ventilated patients and administer continuous IV sedation and blood products as needed.
• Provide post-operative care for craniotomies, aneurysm clipping/coiling, carotid endarterectomies, carotid stents, and other neurosurgical procedures.
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and respond to neurological emergencies.
• Maintain central line care, arterial line management, and infection prevention protocols.
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC charting system.
• Float to other appropriate units as needed based on staffing requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Active RN License required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Neuro ICU experience required (general ICU experience alone will not be accepted).
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Strong Neuro Critical Care background required.
• Experience with ventilators, EVDs, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, and acute stroke management required.
• Proficiency in EPIC charting system required.
• Ability to manage 2:1 patient ratios, with flexibility for up to 3:1 during high census.
• Must be comfortable working every other weekend and floating as needed.
• Successful completion of EKG testing required prior to start.