Travel RN - Neuro ICU

American Traveler

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

American Traveler is recruiting a Registered Nurse for a Neuro ICU travel assignment. The role requires a TX license or compact, 2 years ICU experience, and prior travel nursing experience. You will work a 3x12 night schedule in a mixed acuity Neuro ICU with 1:2 patient ratio, and Epic EMR familiarity is required.

Shift is nights, with potential weekend/holiday coverage. Assignment details include 13 weeks, lodging and meals may be included, and compensation is disclosed below.

Qualifications

Active TX or compact RN license required.
Minimum 2 years ICU/PCU/Med-Surg experience preferred.
ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS required.
TNCC preferred; military certifications accepted; AHA preferred.
Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience required.
Prior travel nursing experience required.
Epic charting system experience required.
SSN, date of birth, and state ID required for consideration.
Local candidates within 90 miles may be offered a lower rate.

Responsibilities

Provide critical care for neurological patients including stroke and brain injury.
Manage neuro interventions such as EVD, ICP monitoring, and hypothermia protocol.
Ventilator management and respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC).
Administer vasoactive meds, sedatives, and neuromuscular blockers as needed.
Care for central/arterial lines and blood products; renal support as required.
Monitor cardiac status and infection prevention protocols.

Skills

Active TX license

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

ICU experience

Travel nursing

Epic EMR experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Neuro ICU position requiring a TX or compact RN license, 2 years of relevant ICU experience, and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

Mixed acuity unit combining ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg patient populations
Neuro Intensive Care Unit setting with a 1:2 patient ratio
Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:30
Weekend, floating, and holiday coverage may be required
Epic EMR experience required for consideration

Requirements

Active TX or compact RN license required
Minimum 2 years of relevant ICU/PCU/Med-Surg experience preferred
Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
TNCC certification preferred
Military-issued certifications accepted; AHA preferred, ARC not accepted
Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience required
Prior travel nursing experience required
Epic charting system experience required
SSN, date of birth, and state-issued ID required for consideration

Additional Information

Provide critical care nursing for neurological patients including CVA/acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury management
Manage advanced neuro interventions such as EVD, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, and hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun
Perform respiratory care including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
Administer and titrate critical medications such as vasoactive drips, IV sedation, and neuromuscular blockade
Manage central lines, arterial lines, PICC lines, and blood product administration
Provide renal support including CRRT/CVVHD and management of acute/chronic renal failure
Monitor cardiac status using FloTrac/Vigileo, 12-lead EKG, and dysrhythmia management
Follow infection prevention protocols including isolation precautions and PPE use
Local candidates residing within 90 miles are accepted at a lower rate
RTO limited to 5 non-consecutive days, with only one holiday request approved during Nov-Jan
All RTO must be approved by management prior to contract signing

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Assignment Overview

Magnet Hospital

Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 21, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Low

The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage

Pay

Overview

$1,766/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$22,952

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$91,809

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,118/wk

Lodging

$91.65 x 7 days = $642

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,766/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,589 - $1,766. The $1,766 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Job ID: P-748836

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