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Planet Healthcare

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Planet Healthcare, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Job in Charlotte, NC.

Advance your nursing career as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse specializing in Neuro ICU at a leading comprehensive stroke center in Charlotte (zip 28204). This locum tenens RN opportunity is ideal for experienced neuro critical care nurses seeking high-impact healthcare jobs in one of North Carolina’s most vibrant cities.

Job Details

Location: Charlotte, NC 28204

Facility: Comprehensive Stroke Center – Neuro Intensive Care Unit

Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Locum Tenens)

Assignment Length: 13‑week contract

Start Date: October 27, 2025

End Date: January 26, 2026

Shift: 12‑hour nights (18:45 – 07:15)

Weekly Hours: 36

Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend

Patient Ratio: 2:1 (may flex to 3:1 during high census)

Orientation: 24‑hour (2 shifts: days or nights)

Estimated weekly salary range: $1660 – $1700

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent Neuro ICU RN experience (neuro critical care expertise required)

Previous travel nurse experience required (no first‑time travelers)

Active North Carolina or Compact State RN license (valid by start date)

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (current and in good standing)

Proficient with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system

Must pass EKG competency test prior to start

Willingness to float to other hospital units as needed

Clinical skills: ventilator management, IV starts, neuro intensive care, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, blood product administration, central line care, continuous IV sedation, CVA/acute stroke management, external ventricular drains (EVD), intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, post‑neurosurgery care, lumbar drains, isolation precautions/PPE

Preferred: Arterial line management experience

Responsibilities

Deliver expert nursing care to patients with complex neuro diagnoses (ischemic/hemorrhagic strokes, craniotomies, carotid stents/endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, depth electrodes, myasthenia gravis, etc.)

Operate and manage specialized neuro ICU equipment: EVDs, lumbar drains, ICP monitoring, etc.

Administer blood products and emergency medications as needed

Implement infection prevention and isolation protocols

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response, lift teams, and transportation

Float to other critical care units or affiliate hospitals as required

Document all patient care accurately in Epic EHR

Participate in unit orientation and ongoing clinical education

Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision.

About GHR For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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