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

Job: Registered Nurse – 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 ICU 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.
• Care for ventilated patients and administer continuous IV sedation, blood products, and critical medications.
• Perform neurological assessments and monitor ICP, hemodynamic stability, and cardiac rhythms.
• Provide post-operative care for craniotomies, aneurysm clipping/coiling, carotid endarterectomies, and carotid stent procedures.
• Maintain central line care, IV therapy, arterial line management, and infection prevention protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.
• Float to other appropriate units as needed based on staffing requirements.
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC charting system.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Active RN License required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Neuro ICU experience required.
• Strong Neuro Critical Care background mandatory; general ICU experience alone will not be accepted.
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted.
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Experience with ventilators, EVDs, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, and acute stroke management required.
• Proficiency in EPIC charting system required.
• Ability to manage patient ratios of 2:1, with flexibility 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.