Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Baltimore, MD

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Neuro)

Location

Baltimore, MD

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays Required as Scheduled | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct critical care nursing to adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological conditions including acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, status epilepticus, and post-craniotomy care
• Operate and monitor specialized neuro ICU equipment including ICP monitors, external ventricular drains (EVDs), continuous EEG, mechanical ventilators, arterial lines, and central venous catheters
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2, with up to 1:3 for stable, lower-acuity patients, within a 22-bed unit averaging a daily census of 21
• Administer targeted temperature management, infusion therapy, and point-of-care testing as indicated by patient condition
• Float within the specialty and to lower-acuity areas as needed; on-call may be required

Required Qualifications

• Active Maryland RN license or valid Compact RN license at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (locals under 50 miles are not accepted unless explicitly stated)
• Must be available for every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
• Must be comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CPI certification (Calm Every Storm online version is the only accepted online vendor)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience with neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis or Guillain-Barré syndrome

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers with strong Neuro ICU skills and experience are welcome to apply for this specialized contract opportunity
• Work in a high-acuity, specialized neurological critical care environment with advanced monitoring technology and a focused patient population