Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU
Charlotte, NC
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

We're seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a Neuro ICU assignment at a Comprehensive Stroke Center. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses with a strong neuro critical care background who are comfortable caring for high-acuity neurological patients.

Shift Details

• Schedule: 3x12 Nights
• Hours: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Required as needed

Unit Highlights

• 13-bed Neuro ICU
• Average daily census: 11–12 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 2:1 (may flex to 3:1 during high census)

Patient Population

Care for critically ill neurological patients including:

• Ischemic & hemorrhagic strokes (SAH)
• Acute stroke/CVA
• Subdural hematomas (SDH)
• Post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgical patients
• Carotid stents & carotid endarterectomies
• Aneurysm coiling/clipping
• Seizures
• Myasthenia gravis
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries

Required Experience

Minimum 2 years of recent Neuro ICU experience (required – no exceptions)

First-time travelers will not be considered.

Required Skills

• Neuro ICU
• Ventilator management
• IV starts
• NIH Stroke care
• Continuous IV sedation
• Blood product administration
• Central line care
• Dysrhythmia interpretation & management
• External Ventricular Drains (EVD)
• ICP monitoring
• Lumbar drains
• Post-neurosurgical care
• Ventilated patient management
• Isolation precautions/PPE

Preferred Skills

• Arterial line management

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Equipment & Charting

• EVD
• Lumbar Drains
• Camino
• LICOX
• NICOM
• Arctic Sun
• Epic EMR
• Pyxis