Registered Nurse Neuro ICU

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One Benefits Eligibility

Tuition assistance

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing resources

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Know your schedule

Job summary

Novant Health's Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Registered Nurse for Neuro ICU on a full-time night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with Wed, Thurs, and Fri off. Join a 30-bed Neurosurgical ICU delivering high-level care to critically ill neurological patients.

You will provide direct patient care, monitor ventilated patients, and collaborate with the health team in a fast-paced, educational environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients, including stroke and traumatic brain injury.
• Monitor and manage patients on ventilators and advanced critical care therapies.
• Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists, and the healthcare team.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse-Neuro ICU

Forsyth Medical Center - Winston-Salem, NC

Schedule

• Know your schedule! 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Fulltime Nights with Wed, Thurs and Friday

Role Type: Clinical Support - Direct Patient Care

We're Growing—and So Is Our Team!

Join our expanding 30-bed Neurosurgical ICU, where we're building on our commitment to delivering exceptional care for critically ill patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. As our unit continues to grow, we're looking for compassionate, driven nurses who are excited to be part of a high-performing critical care team.

Every shift offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, sharpen your critical thinking skills, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Whether you're an experienced ICU nurse or looking to grow your critical care expertise, you'll be supported every step of the way with a strong team culture, comprehensive orientation, and ongoing professional development.

If you're ready to grow your career while helping shape the future of our expanding Neurosurgical ICU, we'd love to have you on our team!

What We Offer

• Know your schedule! 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Fulltime Nights with Wed, Thurs and Friday
• Day One Benefits Eligibility
• Tuition & Loan Support - Up to $5,250/year in tuition assistance plus eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
• Inclusive Culture - Employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that foster connection, diversity, and belonging
• Wellbeing Focus - Access to mental, physical, and emotional health resources for a balanced lifestyle
• Comprehensive Benefits - Competitive health insurance starting day one, plus additional perks and discounts
• Career Growth Opportunities - Clinical ladder programs, internal mobility support, and career advisors to help you advance

What You'll Do

• Care for critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord injuries, and post-neurosurgical patients.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring ventilators, titratable drips, intracranial pressure monitoring, and other advanced critical care interventions.
• Perform detailed neurological assessments and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team.

What We're Looking For

• Education:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.