Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work in a 26-bed Neuro and Surgical ICU within a comprehensive stroke center.
• Patient population includes Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, seizures, and critical care needs.
• Responsibilities include ICP monitoring, ventilator management, seizure management, titrating drips, and managing invasive equipment including EVD and Zoll temperature management.
• Staffing ratios typically 2:1, occasionally 3:1.
• Shift: 12-hour nights.
• Float requirement to other ICUs and intermediate units.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• Scheduling is per unit needs; no block scheduling.
• Orientation: 24 hours.
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white (not provided).
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years Neuro ICU experience, with Neuro ICU experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Telemetry experience
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Skills in ICP Monitoring and Ventilator Management
• Must be able to float to other ICU and intermediate units

Patient Diagnoses & Unit Details

• Care for neurological patients including stroke, seizure, and other critical neuro conditions.
• Experience with stroke management, ICP management, seizure management, and critical care patient management is ideal.

Equipment & Systems

• Special equipment includes:

  • External Ventricular Drain (EVD) management
  • Ventilators
  • Zoll temperature management/artic sun
  • Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
• Unit systems: Pyxis (medication), EPIC (documentation), SBAR (communication).

Compliance & Health Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and state-specific registry checks required within 90 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Fit testing required (N95 or PAPR training).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or declination form)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (approx. 8-10 hours for acute care).
• Must complete annual compliance training and medication safety modules.
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Must complete Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with a minimum score of 82%.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel and acute care positions.
• Employment application must be uploaded.

Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation.
• Locals accepted with rate difference.
• Scrubs are not provided.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs with prior travel experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a high-acuity neurological ICU setting.