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

Job Opportunity: 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), totaling 36 hours per week. The unit is a comprehensive stroke center with an average daily census of 11-12 patients and nurse-to-patient ratios typically 2:1, flexing to 3:1 during high census.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment; no first-time travelers accepted
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Blood product administration
• Continuous IV sedation

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Diagnoses: Stroke (ischemic, hemorrhagic 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
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Call Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 24 hours (2 days or 2 nights)
• Dress Code: Navy blue and white scrubs
• RTO Policy: No return to office (RTO) after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical)
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (including facility-specific declination if titer negative), seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules including medication safety, confidentiality agreement, hospital policies, and annual compliance training
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (for North Carolina travel candidates)
• Must upload a passport-style photo for badge creation (white background, business attire, no head coverings except glasses)
• Must complete Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with a minimum score of 82% within 72 hours of start

References and History

• Two professional references within the last three years required for travel and acute care positions
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted
• Performance evaluation required if previously worked with the agency for over one year

Additional Notes

• Nurse must be comfortable with flexible patient ratios up to 3:1 during high census
• Strong neuro ICU experience is mandatory; candidates without this should not be submitted
• No call or overtime requirements beyond scheduled shifts
• Weekend work every other weekend is expected

This position is ideal for experienced neuro ICU nurses with prior travel assignments who are comfortable managing complex neurological and stroke patients in a high-acuity environment.