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GHR Healthcare

ICU | RN

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

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Overview Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU in Charlotte, NC. This locum tenens opportunity provides expert neurocritical care at a comprehensive stroke center in Charlotte (zip code 28204). You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support neuro intensive care while experiencing North Carolina nursing opportunities.

ICU Nurse Details

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Zip: 28204)

Unit: Neuro ICU – Comprehensive Stroke Center

Employment Type: Travel Nurse (Locum Tenens)

Assignment Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: October 27, 2025

End Date: January 26, 2026

Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15), 36 hours per week

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

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

Orientation: 24 hours (2 days or nights)

Estimated Weekly Pay: $1660–$1700

Qualifications

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

Active RN license in North Carolina or Compact State (must be in hand at start)

Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Proficiency with Epic charting system

Ability to float to other critical care units as needed

Must pass EKG testing prior to start date

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, EVDs, ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery management, isolation precautions/PPE, lumbar drains

Preferred: Experience with arterial line management

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced neurocritical care to patients with stroke (ischemic, hemorrhagic), craniotomies, carotid stents/endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, depth electrodes, myasthenia gravis, and other neurological conditions

Operate and monitor specialized neuro ICU equipment: EVDs, lumbar drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, Arctic Sun

Administer blood products and emergency medications as needed

Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias

Provide care for ventilated patients and those requiring continuous IV sedation

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response, transportation)

Maintain strict infection prevention, isolation protocols, and PPE compliance

Float to other critical care units as needed based on census and skill set

Why Charlotte, NC Charlotte is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering a welcoming community, dining, and arts. The 28204 area provides access to parks, museums, and vibrant neighborhoods, making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding North Carolina nursing jobs.

Apply & Benefits Apply now to join our Neuro ICU team in Charlotte and advance your travel nursing career.

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

About GHR For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing NPs, PAs, RNs, PTs, OTs, MTs, Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We provide dedicated career advisors and strive to offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. 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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