Registered Nurse/Neuro ICU

TALENT Software Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is looking for a dedicated professional for the Neuro ICU team in Charlotte, NC. This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in Neuro ICU, with a focus on stroke patients. Responsibilities include managing critical care for patients with strokes and related diagnoses. The role involves 12-hour night shifts, with a 36-hour work week. Additional certifications such as ACLS and BCLS are essential. Candidates should have a robust background in Neuro Critical Care and pass EKG testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Neuro ICU.
• Strong Neuro Critical Care background.
• Applicants must pass EKG testing.

Responsibilities

• Enhance patient care in the Neuro ICU unit.
• Provide care to stroke and surgical patients.
• Manage critical care duties in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Experience with stroke patients

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

NIH certification

Ventilator management

IV start

Dysrhythmia management

Blood product administration

Central line care

Continuous IV sedation

CVA/acute stroke management

EVD monitoring

ICP monitoring

Post-neurosurgery management

Isolation precautions

Lumbar drain experience

Arterial line management

Job description

Overview

Join our esteemed Neuro ICU team in Charlotte, NC. We are seeking a dedicated professional to enhance patient care in the Neuro ICU unit.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Neuro ICU (no exceptions).
• Experience with stroke patients is essential.
• Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIH.
• Proficiency in: vents, IV start, dysrhythmia management, blood product administration, central line care, continuous IV sedation, CVA/acute stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery management, ventilated patient care, isolation precautions, lumbar drain experience.
• Preferred: arterial line management.

Job Details

• Patient Ratios: 2:1, can flex to 3:1 during high census.
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 18:45 – 07:15, 36 hours/week.
• Contract: 13 weeks.
• RTO: 7 days max.
• Float Requirement: Yes.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
• Patient Diagnoses: Strokes, SDH, craniotomies, carotid procedures, aneurysms, seizures, myasthenia gravis.
• Special Equipment: EVD, lumbar drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, Arctic Sun.
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR.
• Scrubs: Navy blue & white.

Note: Applicants must pass EKG testing and have a strong Neuro Critical Care background.