Critical Care Registered Nurse | Gastonia, North Carolina

An opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse with a strong Neuro ICU background to provide exceptional care in an intensive care setting specializing in neurological and stroke patients. This position requires a minimum of two years’ experience in Neuro ICU and offers a contract assignment in Gastonia, NC.

Location Overview: Gastonia is a vibrant city with a welcoming community and a variety of recreational opportunities. Its convenient location offers access to both urban amenities and outdoor activities, making it an appealing place for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Neuro Intensive Care Unit nursing (strictly required)
• Proficient in managing stroke patient care, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes
• Experience with ventilators, IV starts, central line care, blood product administration, and continuous IV sedation
• Skilled in interpreting and managing dysrhythmias
• Familiar with external ventricular drains (EVD), intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, lumbar drains, and post-neurosurgery care
• Certification in ACLS, BCLS, and NIHP required
• Preferred skills: arterial line management
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to assignment start
• Previous traveler experience preferred; first-time travelers will not be accepted

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide specialized nursing care to patients with complex neurological diagnoses including strokes, craniotomies, carotid procedures, aneurysm treatments, seizures, and related conditions
• Manage equipment such as EVDs, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun
• Maintain patient safety and follow isolation precautions using appropriate PPE
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive stroke center care
• Adhere to unit protocols and documentation systems including EPIC and SBAR

Schedule and Work Environment:

• Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours (18:45 – 07:15)
• Average patient nurse ratio 2:1, flexible to 3:1 during high census
• Weekend work every other weekend
• Shift is 36 hours weekly
• No call required; however, float assignments within the unit are expected
• Orientation includes 24 hours over 2 days or nights

Benefits and Perks:

• Contract role with potential for extensions
• Work in a specialty Neuro ICU with cutting-edge technology and supportive staff

This assignment is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU nurses who thrive in a dynamic environment focused on critical neurological care. Candidates seeking a contract role with an emphasis on complex stroke and neuro patient populations are encouraged to apply.

Submit your application today to advance your critical care nursing career in a supportive, specialized clinical setting in Gastonia, NC.