Travel Neuro ICU

Federal Management Systems, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Management Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced Travel Neuro ICU RN to join a high-acuity Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit in Tennessee. The role supports patients with complex neurological care, including strokes, brain injuries, craniotomies, seizures, and spinal injuries.

This position offers opportunities in a fast-paced, research-driven environment with trauma support and multidisciplinary collaboration. Travel experience is appreciated but not required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Tennessee or Compact license.
• 2+ years of Neuro ICU or Neuro Critical Care experience (required).
• BLS and ACLS required.
• NIHSS preferred.
• Strong experience with ICP monitoring, GCS and neuro assessments, ventilator management, and high-acuity neuro patients.
• Travel experience appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced critical care nursing to Neuro ICU patients.
• Perform frequent neuro assessments, neuro checks, GCS scoring and neurological monitoring.
• Manage ventilators, sedation, vasopressors and hypertonic saline.
• Monitor and manage ICP, EVD/VP shunts, and respond to neuro status changes.
• Care for post-op neurosurgery patients (craniotomy, tumor removal, spine surgery).
• Respond to rapid response and code blue events.
• Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
• Document assessments, care plans and interventions accurately.

Skills

Neuro ICU nursing

Neuro assessments

GCS scoring

Ventilator management

Tools

Ventilators

ICP monitoring devices

EVD/VP shunts

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Travel Neuro ICU RN to join a high-acuity Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit in the state of Tennessee.

This role supports patients requiring complex neurological care, including strokes, traumatic brain injuries, craniotomies, seizures, spinal injuries, and neurosurgical post-ops.

This is an excellent opportunity for a critical-care nurse with advanced neuro experience who thrives in a fast-paced, research-driven, trauma-supported environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced critical care nursing to Neuro ICU patients

• Perform frequent neuro assessments, neuro checks, GCS scoring, and neurological monitoring

• Manage ventilators, sedation drips, vasopressors, and hypertonic saline

• Monitor and manage ICP, EVD/VP shunts, and respond to neuro status changes

• Care for post-op neurosurgery patients (craniotomy, tumor removal, spine surgery)

• Respond to rapid response and code blue events

• Collaborate closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and multidisciplinary teams

• Document assessments, care plans, and interventions accurately

Requirements

• Active RN License (Tennessee or Compact License)

• 2+ years recent Neuro ICU or Neuro Critical Care experience (required)

• BLS + ACLS required

• NIHSS preferred

• Strong experience with:

  ICP Monitoring

  GCS & neuro assessments

  Ventilator management

  High-acuity critical care neuro patients

• Travel experience appreciated but not required