Neuro ICU RN
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location

• State: North Carolina
• City: Charlotte
• Facility: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
• Hospital System: Novant Health Crisis Response

Job Description

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Ratios: 2:1 (can flex up to 3:1 in high census)
• Average Daily Census: 11-12
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: Yes

Required Skills and Certifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Neuro ICU (strong neuro experience required)
• Traveler Experience: 1st time travelers accepted
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Skills:

  • Vents
  • IV Start
  • Neuro Intensive Care Unit
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Central line care/management
  • Continuous IV sedation
  • CVA/Acute Stroke management
  • External ventricular drains (EVD)
  • ICP Monitoring
  • Post Neurosurgery management
  • Care of Ventilated Patients
  • Isolation Precautions/Use of PPE
  • Lumbar Drain experience

Preferred Skills

• Arterial line management

Patient Population

• Comprehensive stroke center with a focus on:

  • Ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes
  • Subdural hematomas (SDH)
  • Craniotomies
  • Carotid stents and endarterectomies
  • Aneurysm coiling/clipping
  • Seizures
  • Myasthenia gravis

Special Equipment

• EVD, Lumbar Drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, Arctic Sun

Unit Orientation

• 24 hours (2 days or 2 nights)

Scrubs

• Navy blue & white

Additional Notes

• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed.
• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start.
• Strong neuro critical care background is essential; general ICU experience is not sufficient.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to work in a dynamic environment focused on critical care and stroke management.