Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU

the Client•Charlotte, NC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel contract position in the Neuro ICU at a comprehensive stroke center. The unit manages a high-acuity patient population including strokes (ischemic, hemorrhagic [SAH]), SDH, craniotomies, carotid stents, carotid endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, depth electrodes, and myasthenia gravis. Drains in use include EVDs, LDs, hemovacs, and Camino (ICP monitoring). This is a comprehensive stroke center, and stroke patients represent one of the largest patient populations on the unit. The unit will not accept first-time travelers.

Requirements

Ventilator (Vents) management
IV Start
Neuro Intensive Care Unit experience
Interpretation of dysrhythmias
Management of dysrhythmias
Blood product administration
Central line care/management
Continuous IV sedation
CVA/Acute Stroke management
External ventricular drain (EVD) management
ICP Monitoring
Post Neurosurgery management
Care of ventilated patient
Isolation precautions/use of PPE
Lumbar drain experience
Strong Neuro experience — must be 2 years minimum, no less
Stroke patient management — stroke patients are one of the largest patient populations on this unit
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) — Required
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) — Required
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification — Required
Minimum 2 years of experience required
Strong Neuro Critical Care background required — not just general ICU experience
Unit will NOT accept first-time travelers
Flu vaccination required (Medical/Religious exemptions only)
Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty
Must have 2 years of Neuro ICU experience — candidates without this must be redirected and not submitted
Strong Neuro Critical Care background is required — general ICU experience alone does not qualify
Locals accepted (rate difference may apply)

Nice To Haves

Arterial line management

Responsibilities

Provide care for high-acuity neurological and neurosurgical patients in the ICU setting, including stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), SAH, SDH, craniotomies, carotid stents, carotid endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, depth electrodes, and myasthenia gravis
Manage and monitor external ventricular drains (EVD), lumbar drains, hemovacs, and Camino ICP monitoring devices
Operate and monitor specialized equipment including EVD, Lumbar Drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun
Utilize unit systems including Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR
Float per unit requirements as needed
Adhere to scheduling per unit needs, including every other weekend requirement
Complete unit orientation (24.0 hours; 2 days or 2 nights)
Adhere to scrub color requirements: Navy blue and White