Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This position is for a skilled Neuro ICU Registered Nurse responsible for providing high-quality patient care for critically ill neurological patients. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of experience, though first-time travelers with strong Neuro ICU skills and experience are encouraged to apply.

Contract Details

• Start Date: 12/7/26
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3×12 Days (07:00-19:30)

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred

Patient Demographics

The role involves caring for adult and geriatric patients within a 22-bed Neuro ICU.

Daily Responsibilities

As a Neuro ICU Registered Nurse, you will be tasked with:

• Monitoring and managing patients with a variety of neurological conditions, including but not limited to:
• Acute ischemic stroke
• Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH)
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Status epilepticus
• Brain tumors
• Cerebral edema
• Hydrocephalus
• Spinal cord injury
• Neuromuscular disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barré syndrome)
• CNS infections
• Post-craniotomy patients
• Other critically ill neurological conditions
• Utilizing specialized equipment such as ICP monitors, external ventricular drains (EVDs), and continuous EEG (cEEG)
• Administering medications and treatments as ordered
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient care planning
• Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation

Work Schedule and Expectations

• Every other weekend required
• Holidays as scheduled
• Floating within the specialty to lower acuity patients as needed

Additional Information

Employees are expected to wear navy blue scrubs while on duty and to participate in ongoing education to maintain competency in the fast-paced Neuro ICU environment.