Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Ann Arbor, Michigan
D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Neuro Critical Care Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• EPIC experience required
• Required Specialty Experience: 2 years (Neuro Critical Care or related ICU experience)
• 1st Timers Accepted
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Weekend Shifts: Every other weekend required
• Call: None
• Float: Yes, if low census
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS (NIHSS preferred)

Unit Details

• 24-bed Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU) ICU
• Patient populations include neurosurgery, neurology, stroke, otolaryngology, and oral maxillofacial surgery
• Common conditions treated: thrombectomies, post-op craniotomies, cerebral aneurysms, intracranial hemorrhage/hematomas, severe head/spinal cord injuries, increased intracranial pressure, free flap care, doppler usage, tracheostomy care, traumatic brain injuries, Myasthenia Gravis, Status Epilepticus, Guillain-Barre syndrome

Experience & Skills

• Experience in Otolaryngology, Oral Maxillofacial, Neurology, or Stroke nursing care
• Stroke care, thrombectomies, SAH precautions, EVD ventricle care
• Sedation management, drip titration
• ICU experience required
• ACLS certified
• Medication administration experience with: 23.4% NaCl, 3% NaCl, Mannitol, hypertonics, paralytics, Propofol, sedation

Requirements

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only, no certificates of completion accepted)
• BLS (AHA only, no certificates of completion accepted)
• NIHSS preferred
• Other certifications as applicable (PALS, NRP) depending on unit

Licensure & Verification

• State License verification required
• NURSYS verification required

Background & Compliance

• 7-year background check within 30 days of start, renewed annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and updated annually
• Government issued photo ID required
• I9 or attestation required
• E-Verify or attestation required

Health & Safety

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (N95 masks accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual TB questionnaire if past positive)
• Required immunizations or titers: Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Flu vaccination required year-round with strict deadlines; no exemptions allowed

Orientation & Testing

• Pass/fail EKG and medication competency testing required upon arrival
• Facility-specific orientation packet and documentation must be completed within 3 weeks of start
• Multiple facility-specific agreements and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start

References & History

• Two recent verified professional references required (from managers/supervisors; charge RN references not accepted)
• Employment application required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Float duties may be assigned if census is low
• No call responsibilities
• Weekend work every other weekend required

This position is ideal for RNs with neuro ICU experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Michigan with a reputable healthcare system.