Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Nurse (Neuro ICU)
• Location: Charlotte, NC
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours per week: 36
• Patient Population: Comprehensive Stroke Center with high volume of stroke patients (ischemic, hemorrhagic including SAH), SDH, craniotomies, carotid stents/endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, myasthenia gravis, and post-neurosurgery care.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: Typically 2:1, may flex to 3:1 during high census (nurse must be comfortable with this).
• Average daily census: 11-12 patients
• Float requirement: Yes
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Call requirement: None

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Skills and clinical experience:

  • Ventilator management
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Blood product administration
  • Continuous IV sedation
  • CVA/Acute stroke management
  • External ventricular drains (EVD) and ICP monitoring
  • Post-neurosurgery patient management
  • Lumbar drain experience
  • Arterial line management

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 24 hours total (2 days or 2 nights)
• Must pass EKG competency exam within 72 hours of start
• Scrubs: Navy blue & white
• Must complete required facility-specific education and compliance training prior to or at start

Patient Care Environment & Equipment

• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Special equipment used includes:

  • External Ventricular Drains (EVD)
  • Lumbar Drains (LD)
  • Camino ICP monitoring
  • LICOX, NICOM, Arctic Sun devices
• Unit systems: Pyxis medication system, EPIC electronic health record, SBAR communication tool

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including:

  • Local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search
  • Education verification for highest degree earned relevant to nursing
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: titer or vaccination series; facility-specific declination form if negative/equivocal
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• TB testing: Negative PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 5 years and annual physical with TB questionnaire signed by physician
• Must complete facility-specific confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, and hospital policies acknowledgment

Additional Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• RTO allowed up to 7 days maximum for auto-offer candidates only
• Candidates must be comfortable with potential 3:1 patient ratios during high census
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel acute care nurses
• Employment application must be uploaded prior to start
• Must complete medication safety training and competency exams as required
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance modules may take 8-10 hours to complete for acute care candidates

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs with strong critical care skills and prior travel contract experience, seeking a night shift travel assignment in a comprehensive stroke center environment.