Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $1,913 per week in Charlotte, NC

Job Opportunity – Neuro ICU Registered Nurse – North Carolina

Start Date: September 28, 2026

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), 36 hours per week. Every other weekend required. No call requirement. Flexibility to float as needed.

Highlights:

• Work in a Comprehensive Stroke Center with a diverse patient population including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, craniotomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, and post-neurosurgery patients
• Patient ratios typically 2:1, may flex to 3:1 during high census periods with average daily census of 11-12 patients
• Utilizes EPIC charting system with full interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Specialized equipment experience including EVDs, lumbar drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun
• Contract lengths flexible from 13+ weeks with orientation provided (24 hours over 2 shifts)
• Comprehensive benefits and professional development in advanced neuro critical care

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required (general ICU experience does not qualify)
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license)
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Strong clinical skills including ventilator management, IV starts, blood product administration, central line care, continuous IV sedation, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Specialized neuro skills: CVA/acute stroke management, external ventricular drains (EVD), ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery management, and lumbar drain experience
• Experience with isolation precautions and proper PPE use
• Must be comfortable with patient ratios up to 3:1 and floating requirements
• Arterial line management experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity Comprehensive Stroke Center where you'll care for one of the region's largest stroke patient populations while expanding your expertise in advanced neuro critical care. You'll be supported by a full interdisciplinary team and work with cutting-edge neurological monitoring equipment in a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes. This role is ideal for experienced neuro ICU nurses seeking to advance their skills in a dynamic, specialized critical care setting.