Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Winston-Salem, NC

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Neuro/Surgical)

Location

Winston-Salem, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 weeks or longer | Night Shift (3x12 Hours, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing for neurological and surgical ICU patients in a 26-bed Neuro/Surgical ICU within a comprehensive stroke center
• Manage and monitor patients with stroke, seizure, and complex neurological diagnoses, including titrating drips and operating invasive equipment
• Perform ICP monitoring, EVD management, and ventilator management
• Operate specialized equipment including Zoll temperature management/Arctic Sun, PCAs, and telemetry monitoring
• Document and communicate using Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR systems
• Float as needed to other ICUs and intermediate units per unit needs

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; prior travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers will not be accepted)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Proficiency in ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of facility) are welcome; a lower rate applies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Significant experience with stroke management, ICP management, and seizure management in a critical care setting
• Familiarity with EVD management and Zoll/Arctic Sun temperature management systems
• Experience working in a Neuro or Surgical ICU environment
• Comfort with scheduling per unit needs in a non-block scheduling environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a comprehensive stroke center in a specialized Neuro/Surgical ICU, providing high-acuity, impactful patient care
• Travel pairs are permitted (must be on different units and disclosed at submission), making this a great opportunity for traveling clinician partners