Travel RN - Neuro ICU

American Traveler; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

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401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU travel assignment in Winston-Salem, NC, with ICP monitoring and ventilator management responsibilities. Expect 12-hour nights (3x12) and a 13-week term. Requires active NC/compact license, 2+ years ICU/neurology experience, and travel nursing background.

The role includes SBAR communication, ARCTIC SUN hypothermia protocol, and telemetry. Local candidates within 50 miles may receive a lower rate.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required.
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Experience with ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry.
• IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care.
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, and post neurosurgery management.
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation monitoring preferred.
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and ABG interpretation preferred.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing for neuroscience and neurosurgical ICU patients.
• Manage invasive equipment and titrate high-acuity medication drips.
• Scrubs: navy blue, white, or a combination required; adhere to facility rules.
• Orientation is 24 hours, conducted weekly.
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate.
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays.
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed at submission.

Skills

RN license

ICU experience

Neuro ICU

ICP monitoring

Ventilator management

Telemetry

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

IV therapy

Arterial line

Blood products

Central line care

Stroke management

Hypothermia protocol

Arctic Sun

Post-neurosurgery

Drip titration

Sedation monitoring

BiPAP/CPAP

EKG testing

Tools

Pyxis

EPIC

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Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• 26-bed Neuro and Surgical ICU (NSICU) within a comprehensive stroke center
• Cares for neuroscience intensive care patients including stroke, seizure, and traumatic brain injury cases
• Patient ratios typically 2:1, occasionally 3:1
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (3x12), 18:45-7:15
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to other ICUs and intermediate units
• Uses Pyxis and EPIC for medication management and documentation, with SBAR communication
• Utilizes EVD management, ventilator management, Zoll temperature management/Arctic Sun, and PCAs

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license accepted at submission
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, and post neurosurgery management
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation monitoring preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and ABG interpretation preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing for complex neuroscience and neurosurgical ICU patients
• Manage invasive equipment and titrate high-acuity medication drips
• Scrubs not provided; navy blue, white, or a combination of both required
• Orientation is 24 hours, conducted weekly
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover PRN/PERM/EP employees must wait 12 months before reapplying as a travel candidate
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed at submission

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.

Pay

$1,792/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$23,293

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$93,174

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,144/wk

Lodging

$95.40 x 7 days = $668

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,792/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,640 - $1,792. The $1,792 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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