Job Title Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU Location Charlotte, NC | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Expected 36 hours/week | Every Other Weekend Required Key Responsibilities • Provide direct nursing care to a complex Neuro ICU patient population including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes (SAH), subdural hematomas, craniotomies, carotid stents and endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, and myasthenia gravis within a Comprehensive Stroke Center • Manage and monitor external ventricular drains (EVD), lumbar drains, hemovacs, Camino ICP monitoring, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun equipment • Perform and interpret dysrhythmia monitoring and manage dysrhythmias as clinically indicated; EKG competency assessment required prior to start • Administer blood products, manage central lines, and maintain continuous IV sedation for critically ill patients • Care for ventilated patients and apply appropriate isolation precautions and PPE protocols • Float within or near the facility per unit needs; patient ratios are typically 2:1, with the ability to flex to 3:1 during high census Required Qualifications • Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission) • Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in a Neuro ICU setting — strong Neuro Critical Care background required; general ICU experience alone does not meet this requirement • Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted • Required certifications: ACLS, BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) • Proficiency with ventilator management, IV starts, CVA/acute stroke management, post-neurosurgery care, and lumbar drain experience • Local candidates are welcome; candidates within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local pay rate Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience with arterial line management • Familiarity with specialty equipment including LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun • Proficiency with EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR communication frameworks Why Join Us • Opportunity to work within a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center alongside a specialized Neuro Critical Care team managing a diverse and complex neurological patient population • No on-call requirement, with a structured orientation of approximately 24 hours to support your transition onto the unit