ICU
Night Shift ICU Nurse – Neuro Focus
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced ICU nurse with strong neuro expertise for a 13-week contract. You'll work nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), three 12-hour shifts per week, caring for high-acuity medical, cardiac, and neuro patients.
Key Details
- Start Date: ASAP
- Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (4 shifts per 4-week cycle)
- Float: Yes, as needed to support facility operations
- Orientation: 12 hours
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year ICU experience (neuro experience strongly preferred)
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required
- Valid compact state license at time of submission
- Two professional references (covering 1 year within the last 3 years)
Clinical Scope
This unit is a comprehensive stroke center and STEMI-receiving facility. You'll manage:
- Ventilated and high-acuity neuro patients
- Central lines, arterial lines, PICC lines
- Continuous monitoring and drips (cardiac, vasoactive)
- Specialized equipment including CRRT, IABP, Impella, and ECMO
- Post-neurosurgery and stroke patients
- Multi-system organ dysfunction/failure cases
Unit Support
Physical therapy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, radiology, and social services collaborate to provide comprehensive care.
Important Notes
You may be asked to float to nearby facilities. Must commit to working 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day). All scheduling and time-off requests must be submitted upfront during your application.