Neuro ICU RN
New Haven, CT
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Neuro ICU
Start Date: 10/30/2026
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Shift: Nights, 3×12s | 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Block Scheduling: Not available
Experience: 3+ years preferred; 2+ years required
Travel Experience: Required
Trauma Level I/II Experience: Preferred
First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Position Overview

The Neuro ICU RN will provide specialized care to critically ill neurological patients in a Level I Trauma Center. The average nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 on both days and nights. Strong Neuro ICU experience is required.

Key Clinical Skills

• Neurological: CVA/acute stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery care, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury
• Respiratory: BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, ventilated patient care, HFNC, ABG interpretation, pulmonary edema/PE, respiratory failure, ETT/NT suctioning
• Cardiovascular: CVP monitoring, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, cardiac/vasoactive drip titration, FloTrac/Vigileo
• Renal: AKI, intake/output monitoring, urine output assessment, CVVHD/CRRT
• Lines & IV Therapy: Arterial lines, central lines, PICC management, IV insertion and maintenance, blood product administration
• Medications: Continuous IV sedation, neuromuscular blockade, emergency medications, procedural sedation, IV insulin protocols
• Other: TPN/lipids, high-output drains, massive transfusion protocols, isolation precautions/PPE

Required Certifications

• BLS – Required
• ACLS – Required
• NIHSS – Required

Requirements & Additional Details

• 2+ years of RN experience required