ICU
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit – Night Shift
Position Overview
Join a neuroscience ICU as a staff nurse on the night shift (18:45–07:15), working 3 × 12-hour shifts per week. You'll provide critical care to adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological conditions in a comprehensive stroke center environment.
Clinical Scope
This unit specializes in acute stroke management, post-neurosurgery care, traumatic brain injury, and seizure management. You'll monitor and manage high-acuity patients requiring ICP monitoring, ventilator support, EVD and lumbar drain management, continuous IV sedation, and vasoactive drip titration. Expect frequent interpretation of arterial blood gases, dysrhythmias, and hemodynamic changes.
Staffing & Schedule
- Float required to other ICUs and intermediate-level units
- Every other weekend required
- No guaranteed block scheduling; assignments per unit needs
- Contract length: 13 weeks, through February 27, 2027
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years critical care experience (travelers only; first-time travelers not accepted)
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Strong proficiency with ventilator management, ICP monitoring, telemetry, and central/arterial line care
What to Expect
- 24-hour orientation
- Wear navy blue or white scrubs (not provided)
- Pre-start online modules required
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions available)
- Up to 7 days pre-approved RTO available (holidays excluded; no RTO during first week)
Location: Winston-Salem, NC