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

Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with a strong neuro critical care background for a Neuro ICU unit specializing in stroke and neurosurgery patient care. This is a night shift position with 12-hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15), averaging 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience, with Neuro ICU experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 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 competencies:

  • Ventilator management
  • IV starts
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line care/management
  • Continuous IV sedation
  • Stroke and acute CVA management
  • External ventricular drains (EVD)
  • Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring

Unit & Patient Details

• Patient Diagnoses: Ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes (including SAH), subdural hematomas, craniotomies, carotid stents and endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, depth electrodes, myasthenia gravis
• Special Equipment: EVD, Lumbar Drains, Camino ICP monitor, LICOX, NICOM, Arctic Sun
• Patient Ratios: Typically 2:1, may flex to 3:1 during high census
• Average Daily Census: 11-12 patients
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Shift: Night shift, 12 hours (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Yes
• Call Requirement: None
• Orientation: 24 hours (2 days or 2 nights)
• Dress Code: Navy blue and white scrubs
• RTO (Return to Office) Policy: No RTO after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Drug screening (9-panel, within 6 months)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive with appropriate documentation)
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Physical exam (per travel agency standards)
• Medication Safety training certificate
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (must score 82% or higher)
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• References and performance evaluations as applicable
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, annual compliance training, and education modules
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, business attire) required immediately after signing contract
• Must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials

Important Notes

• This unit is a comprehensive stroke center with a large stroke patient population.
• Candidates without strong neuro ICU experience or less than 2 years in neuro ICU should not be submitted.
• Candidates must be comfortable with flexible patient ratios up to 3:1 during high census.
• Prior travel experience is mandatory; no first-time travelers accepted.
• Must pass EKG competency exam within 72 hours of assignment start; three attempts allowed before cancellation.
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season; exemptions require mask-wearing on campus.

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs with a strong background in neuro critical care and prior travel nursing experience, seeking a night shift travel assignment in North Carolina.