The Registered Nurse will provide high-acuity care to complex neurological and multisystem patients, including managing ventilated patients, advanced lines, and critical drips. Key duties involve monitoring and managing neurological interventions like EVDs and ICP monitoring, alongside supporting advanced organ support therapies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, with strong recent critical care and specific Neuro ICU expertise required, alongside prior travel experience. Essential certifications include BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, with mandatory proficiency in Epic charting and managing ventilators and neuro devices.
associate degreeCritical CareInfection PreventionVentilator ManagementCardiac Drips ManagementCentral Line ManagementABG InterpretationArterial Line ManagementVasopressor TitrationNeuro ICUEVD ManagementICP MonitoringEpic ChartingNeuro Drains ManagementAdvanced Line ManagementSedation TitrationCRRT/CVVHD Support
Job description
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
Location
Lexington,
KY
Contract
Type:
Travel
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12
Nights
Pay: $2,124/week
Completion
Bonus: $2,500 per contract (up to $7,500 after three contracts)
Job Description
ATC Healthcare is seeking an experienced Neuro ICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in a high-acuity critical care unit. This role focuses on complex neurological and multisystem patients, including post-neurosurgical and stroke cases. Strong neuro and critical care skills are required, including ventilator and advanced line management. Epic charting experience and prior travel experience are required. Nurses must be comfortable floating to other ICU or telemetry units based on census.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-acuity care to neuro and critical care patients
Manage ventilated patients and advanced airways
Perform arterial line and central line management
Titrate vasopressors, sedation, and other critical drips
Monitor and manage dysrhythmias and cardiac drips
Interpret ABGs and continuous cardiac monitoring
Care for post-craniotomy, neurosurgery, and stroke patients
Manage EVDs, ICP monitoring, and neuro drains
Support CRRT/CVVHD and advanced organ support therapies
Follow strict isolation and infection prevention protocols
Document all patient care in Epic EMR
Float to other ICU or telemetry units as needed within ratio limits
Qualifications
Active RN license or compact license required at submission
Minimum 2 years ICU experience required
Strong Neuro ICU experience required
At least 1.5+ years of recent critical care experience
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Referral bonuses
Previous travel experience required
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
NIHSS certification required
Epic charting experience required
Experience with ventilators, vasoactive drips, and neuro devices required
Must meet 75-mile travel radius requirement
Benefits
Weekly pay with competitive rates
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
Flexible schedules and dedicated recruiter support
About ATC Healthcare
ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.
Other Duties
Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.
