RN - Neuro ICU - Travel - $2,113/week - Charlotte, NC (Nights)

VitalHire • Charlotte, NC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

VitalHire is hiring a travel RN for a Neuro ICU assignment in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a 13-week travel contract with a night shift from 18:45 to 07:15, working 36 hours per week. The assignment is scheduled to start on 11/30/2026, with one opening. Estimated travel pay is $2,113 per week for 36 hours. Local candidates may be accepted at a rate of $51 per hour.

The role involves neuro-critical-care nursing, including care for acute stroke and post-neurosurgical patients. Nurses must be able to provide ventilator care, manage IVs and central lines, administer blood products and continuous IV sedation, and care for external ventricular drains, intracranial-pressure monitoring, and lumbar drains. The assignment includes floating and every-other-weekend coverage, with no call. Requested time off must be disclosed before booking.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of Neuro ICU experience with a strong neuro-critical-care background.
• Prior travel experience; first-time travelers are not accepted.
• ACLS certification.
• BCLS certification.
• NIH certification.
• Experience with ventilator care, IV starts, central-line care, blood products, and continuous IV sedation.
• Experience with acute stroke and post-neurosurgical care, external ventricular drains, intracranial-pressure monitoring, and lumbar drains.
• Telemetry and dysrhythmia management experience.
• EKG testing before start.
• Disclose requested time off before booking.

Nice To Haves

• Arterial-line management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a Neuro ICU setting.
• Care for acute stroke and post-neurosurgical patients.
• Provide ventilator care and perform IV starts.
• Manage central lines, blood products, and continuous IV sedation.
• Manage external ventricular drains, intracranial-pressure monitoring, and lumbar drains.
• Manage telemetry and dysrhythmias.
• Float as required and cover every other weekend.
• Complete EKG testing before start.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed