Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neurosurgery ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital in Charlotte, NC, requiring at least 2 years of adult ICU experience and prior travel experience.

Details

• 29-bed Neurosurgery ICU at a 874-bed Level 1 Trauma and Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital in Charlotte, NC
• Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injuries, seizures/status epilepticus, spinal cord injuries, post-op craniotomies (direct from OR), IR patients (direct from procedure), and TNK administration — with some off-service trauma and medical ICU patients
• Standard nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2; occasional 1:3 assignment possible for patients with downgrade orders
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• Unit-specific equipment includes Arctic Sun (targeted temperature management), Vigilance Monitor, CRRT, and ICP monitoring/EVD drains
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a (1845–0715), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to adult critical care units as needed (MICU, STICU, Dixon Heart, CTICU) and PCU at a max 1:3 ratio

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of adult ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in EVD management, ICP monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive drip management, tracheostomy care, central line maintenance, and post-procedure monitoring for TNK and IR patients
• Must have completed at least one prior 13-week travel assignment (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (local candidates not accepted)
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include neurocritical care nursing across a high-acuity patient population, including approximately 50% of TNK administrations performed on the unit rather than in the ED
• CRRT exposure is possible; travelers comfortable and competent with CRRT may be assigned those patients
• Departmental support includes a supervisor, stroke response nurse, clinical educator, free-floating charge nurse, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 intensivist/NP/PA coverage from the Neurocritical Care Team, PT/OT/ST seven days a week, and case management/social work
• Orientation includes a facility NEO session followed by approximately 2 days of departmental orientation based on skillset and comfort level
• A clinical interview with the manager is required
• Travelers are expected to cover 75% of holidays
• Time off requests require manager approval
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Parking is complimentary
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible