ICU

Neuro ICU Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Neuro ICU nurse for a 13-week night contract in a comprehensive stroke center. This is a fast-paced, clinically rich environment managing high-acuity neurological patients.

Shift & Schedule

• 3x12-hour nights: 18:45 – 07:15
• Every other weekend required
• Float required within the facility
• No call requirement
• 24-hour orientation (2 days or 2 nights)

Required Experience & Credentials

• Minimum 2 years of direct Neuro ICU experience (strong neuro critical care background required—general ICU experience does not qualify)
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certification
• EKG competency testing required prior to start

Clinical Scope

You'll provide care for a high-acuity patient population including:

• Ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Post-craniotomy and neurosurgery patients
• Carotid interventions and aneurysm management
• Seizure management and myasthenia gravis

Essential Skills

• Mechanical ventilation and IV start
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Central line and arterial line care
• Continuous IV sedation management
• External ventricular drain (EVD) and lumbar drain management
• ICP monitoring
• Blood product administration and post-operative neuro assessment

Unit Details

• Average daily census: 11–12 patients
• Scrubs: Navy blue and white
• Interdisciplinary support: IV team, respiratory, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response

Vaccines

• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)