Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Winston-Salem, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro ICU

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Neuro ICU RN in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103!Job TitleRegistered Nurse – ICU (Neuro/Surgical) LocationWinston-Salem, NC | Acute CareSchedule / Job TypeContract | 13 weeks or longer | Full-Time | Nights (3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | OnsiteKey ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care in a 26-bed Neuro and Surgical ICU (NSICU) within a comprehensive stroke center, caring for a variety of neurological patient populationsManage stroke, seizure, and ICP-related conditions; titrate drips and operate invasive monitoring equipmentOperate and monitor specialized equipment including EVD, ventilators, Zoll temperature management/Arctic Sun, and PCAsMaintain staffing ratios of 2:1, with occasional 3:1 assignmentsFloat as needed to other ICU and intermediate units within the facilityDocument and communicate using EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR protocolsRequired QualificationsActive NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission) Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required; prior travel nursing experience required — first-time travelers will not be acceptedRequired certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke ScaleMust pass EKG testing prior to startProficiency in ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetryEvery other weekend availability required; must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays; scheduling is per unit needs with no block schedulingLocal candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are welcome to apply; a local rate will applyPreferred Experience / SkillsSignificant experience with stroke management and critical care patient management in a neuro or surgical ICU settingFamiliarity with EVD management and Zoll/Arctic Sun temperature management systemsExperience with EPIC electronic health recordsComfort with floating to various ICU and intermediate care environmentsWhy Join UsOpportunity to work within a comprehensive stroke center in a specialized Neuro/Surgical ICU, gaining exposure to a high-acuity and diverse neurological patient populationExpected schedule of three 12-hour night shifts per week with an anticipated 24-hour orientation period to support your transition onto the unit About Concentric Healthcare StaffingFounded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility. To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals. Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing. 31120715EXPPLAT