Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 12-bed Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Care for patients with life-threatening neurological and neurosurgical conditions including:

  • Central nervous system tumors
  • Complex spine surgery
  • Acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
  • Endovascular interventions
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Neuromuscular diseases
  • Status epilepticus
  • Central nervous system infections

Schedule

• Night shifts
• Every other weekend and every other holiday
• 36 or 48 hours available
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Time off approval up to 40 hours

Required Experience & Skills

• Must have experience with Epic electronic health record system
• NIH Stroke Certification required (can submit with certification pending)
• Must adhere to facility float policy

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Virginia RN license (can submit with license pending)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, Apex, or AA CME accepted)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Neuro ICU experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I-9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• Drug screening (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl) within 2 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • 2-step TB test or Qgold (Chest X-ray if positive)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer required)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions allowed during flu season)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation (required for adult inpatient RN positions)

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit assignment
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Various facility-specific compliance forms must be completed prior to start

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized Neuro ICU setting with critically ill neurological patients. Candidates should be prepared for night shifts and a dynamic critical care environment.