Travel ICU RN - Concord, North Carolina

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Job Description

Provide expert critical care nursing in a Neuro ICU setting, managing complex neurological patient cases in a Level 1 Trauma designated teaching hospital. This travel assignment offers the opportunity to work with advanced neurological conditions, utilizing vital skills in ventilator management, vasoactive drips, and invasive monitoring, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver nursing care to adult Neuro ICU patients with diagnoses such as ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, traumatic brain injuries, seizures, spinal cord injuries, and post-operative craniotomies.
• Manage external ventricular drains (EVD), intracranial pressure monitoring, ventilators, vasoactive medications, tracheostomies, and central lines.
• Administer treatments and monitor TNK and IR patients transferred directly from procedures.
• Collaborate with stroke response nurses, intensivists, clinical educators, respiratory therapists, and pharmacy teams.
• Utilize the Epic electronic medical record system effectively.
• Participate in weekend rotations approximately every other weekend and fulfill 75% of holiday shifts.
• Maintain compliance with departmental protocols during a 2-day orientation period.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 2 years experience in Adult ICU.
• Minimum one completed 13-week nursing assignment; first-time travelers accepted.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Proficiency with Epic EMR.
• Experience with neurological critical care interventions including EVD management, ventilator support, vasoactive drips, and tracheostomy care.
• Ability to float within adult critical care units as needed.

Schedule:

• Night shifts: 6:45 pm to 7:15 am.
• Weekend rotation every other weekend.
• No on-call responsibilities.

Perks & Benefits:

• Free parking on-site.
• Work in a Magnet-designated hospital with comprehensive team support.
• Exposure to advanced critical care technology such as Artic Sun, Vigilance Monitor, and CRRT.
• Team-oriented unit culture with strong retention focus.
• Travel assignment offers flexibility in location and experience.

About the Location: Concord, North Carolina, is a vibrant city blending suburban comfort and urban amenities. Known for excellent healthcare facilities, family-friendly neighborhoods, and proximity to Charlotte, it offers a welcoming environment for professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle. Local attractions include outdoor parks, cultural events, and diverse dining options.

This opportunity is a travel nursing assignment within a premier Neuro ICU environment, ideal for RNs seeking to advance specialized critical care skills. Candidates are encouraged to apply to experience rewarding clinical challenges alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team.